How to Help Civilian Victims of the Israel-Hamas War

Since Hamas militants’ surprise attacks targeted thousands of Israeli civilians on October 7 and Israel responded with airstrikes and a total blockade of Gaza, the Israel-Hamas war has claimed thousands of lives and created a large-scale humanitarian crisis that is unlikely to end anytime soon.

Israel has said at least 1,200 people were killed, with many of the victims being women, children, and elderly people. At least 3,000 others were wounded in Hamas’s attacks, the most devastating in the area in decades, while around 150 people are believed to be held hostage in Gaza. Israel’s ensuing airstrikes have razed entire districts in the territory, killing more than 1,350 people, including at least 260 children, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, with another 6,000 wounded. That toll is certainly incomplete, and it will rise as Israel continues its air strikes and possibly follows up with a ground offensive.

Here’s how you can help victims caught in the crossfire.

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