by Peace | Jan 13, 2026 | Gaza, Hongerbestrijding en honger, human rights, hunger, Israel
On Tuesday 30 December, the NOS website reported that Israel is barring dozens of aid organisations from operating in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank from 1 January. The NOS went on to report that the list, shared by the AP news agency, included the Dutch...
by Peace | Nov 25, 2025 | Gaza, Hongerbestrijding en honger, hunger, Vrede en oorlog
On Thursday 20 September, I was concerned for the safety of Salama and his family in Gaza. Yesterday, NOS news reported that on Wednesday 19 November, Israeli bombings on Gaza killed 25 people, according to the Palestinian authorities. Fortunately, I soon received a...
by Peace | Oct 31, 2025 | Gaza, Israel, Vrede en oorlog, water
On 29th October, Salama sent me another urgent message. Salama coordinates Peace SOS Gaza. “Unfortunately, there are sounds of explosions and aircraft…” Then I see a photo of a huge cloud of smoke next to their tent. “The bombings affected all areas of the Gaza Strip,...
by Peace | Oct 25, 2025 | Gaza, Hongerbestrijding en honger, hunger, Vrede en oorlog, water
Since the ceasefire came into effect, Salama has returned to his home to film what remains of it. His family’s house was completely destroyed at the beginning of the war. He and his family also lived in his father’s house, but that too was destroyed during...
by Peace | Oct 10, 2025 | Gaza, Palestine, Uncategorized, Vrede en oorlog
The Salama family in Gaza, with whom we are in contact, has fled from Gaza City to another part of Gaza. On Sunday, 28 September, Salama wrote to me: Bombing and destruction are widespread in Gaza. More than 90 people lost their lives in 24 hours. Entire families were...
by Peace | Aug 14, 2025 | Gaza, Israel, Vrede en oorlog
Today I read on the NOS website that Israel wants to occupy Gaza City. A little later, Salama contacted me from Gaza City. “Unfortunately, Israel wants to occupy Gaza City and displace us from it. I am thinking of moving to the south. I contacted my friend there and...