Advocacy

Although Israel withdrew their troops and settlers from Gaza’s region in 2005, they still control Gaza’s airspace, borders, and resources, which means they hold effective control and are still occupying Gaza.

Despite the overwhelming emotions and difficulties these students were facing, both students shared how they felt a lack of support.

“[The children] are always stressed. Constant anxiety. We notice that Syrian children, through our work with them, they are not like other children. They’re always stressed. Any unfamiliar noise, if a chair moves, or if a door bangs shut, they have a reaction. This is the result of their fear – of the sound of

“No aid has been allowed into the Gaza Strip since March 2, 2025.” This statement from UNICEF marks the start of what is now the longest and deadliest humanitarian aid blockade Gaza has seen since the start of the genocide. Children in the strip are facing shortages of food, clean water, shelter, and medical supplies.