Aid organizations are still subject to new registration requirements that require them to give details about their staff to the Israeli authorities. Many organizations have decided this is a line they will not cross, meaning they cannot deliver critical aid to Palestinians.
Words matter. Language shapes how we understand and respond to complex issues—when terminology evolves, it can reframe public perception, influence policy, and validate lived experiences.
Charities and non-profits are often at the whim of economic cycles. When there is a downturn, donations and corporate giving shrink too. In these times, consistent government funding could support and sustain non-profits, but some are concerned the sector could fall by the wayside again.
For two years, Canadian aid organizations have struggled to get help to starving and injured Palestinians, as most borders were shuttered to international help. While the ceasefire is on, food, medicine and supplies must flow unimpeded into the region.
