We, the undersigned Palestinian and international civil society organizations, urgently call for an immediate end to the ongoing war over Gaza and the protection of civilians in accordance with international law.

We are deeply concerned about the escalating situation in the Gaza Strip, where Israel's military actions have resulted in a horrific humanitarian catastrophe. As of 12 October 2023, over 1,417 Palestinians, including 447 children, were killed, with 6,268 wounded and more than 250,000 people displaced from their homes.