BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja Children watch the remains of a destroyed building in southern Gaza. Photo: Ahmad Salem/Bloomberg via Getty Images. As the Isreali-Gaza war rages, an International Non-governmental Organisation, Mercy Corps has supported over over 180,000 people with emergency food and non-food items in the last one year. News Rider reports that the Isreali‐Gaza war broke out in October 7, 2023, when Palestinian militant groups led by Hamas launched a surprise attack on Israeli civilian communities and military bases. Officials revealed that 1,139 people were killed and about 250 were taken captive, following Israel’s devastating offensive on Gaza. A statement by Mercy Corps over the weekend revealed that its teams and partners responded by delivering 8,472 food baskets, 5,004 hygiene kits, 1,379 shelter kits, and provided psychosocial support to 4,422 individuals in Gaza, through donations by individuals. "Through it all, our incredible supporters con...
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