InterAction Statement on Escalation of Violence and Humanitarian Need in Gaza and the Region Format Considering the recent escalation in violence between the Government of Israel, Palestinian Authorities, and Non-State Armed Groups resulting in attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, humanitarian aid workers, and facilities in the region; InterAction issued the following statement: Acts that amount to grave breaches of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) have been seen in recent attacks by all conflict parties against civilians and civilian infrastructure, as well as humanitarian non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Jerusalem, Gaza, and the broader region, including InterAction Members and partners working to provide impartial humanitarian relief to conflict-affected civilians. IHL obligates conflict parties to apply the principles of distinction, proportionality, and precautionary measures to safeguard civilian lives, their homes, and other critical infrastructure such as hospitals and schools. IHL also underscores that humanitarian aid workers and facilities are never a target nor acceptable ‘collateral damage’ and should be fully protected while fulfilling their lifesaving, impartial mandate to save lives and alleviate human suffering in an unfettered manner.