War and conflict

War and conflict

If warring parties see aid organisations as being on one side of a conflict, we are less likely to gain access to those in need and more likely to be attacked. 

One of the ways in which we are able to demonstrate our independence to warring parties is to ensure that all our funding for work in conflicts comes from private individuals – we do not accept government grants. 
 
Conflicts, be they international wars or those within countries, can have many consequences. 
 
Fear of violence or persecution uproots entire communities and disrupts access to medical care for those that flee as well as those who stay behind.  
 
Conflicts normally lead to a rise in trauma injuries, but also lead to problems for people needing normal medical care, such as complications with pregnancy or chronic diseases such as diabetes.  
 
Psychological distress and mental illnesses also generally rise, as can cases of sexual violence.  
 
We try to fill these gaps with highly experienced doctors, nurses, and logisticians, who provide specialised medical care and logistical support. 

 
Buildings destroyed in Gaza, October 2023
Gaza - Israel War

Gaza: A survey among MSF workers and their families showed that almost half of people killed are children

Article 9 Jul 2025
 
MSF Flag
Gaza - Israel War

Israeli forces kill former MSF colleague Abdullah Hammad – 12th loss for the organisation in Gaza since October 2023

Article 4 Jul 2025
 
Deadly Israeli-US supply distribution scheme must be dismantled and siege lifted
Gaza - Israel War

Gaza: Deadly Israeli-US supply distribution scheme must be dismantled and siege lifted

Article 27 Jun 2025
 
 West Bank Under Pressure Israel tightens movement Restrictions
War and conflict

Israeli authorities further tighten their grip on the West Bank amid escalation with Iran

Article 24 Jun 2025
 
Stop weaponizing food, medicine and humanitarian aid now in Gaza
Gaza - Israel War

Open letter to the Heads of States of the European Union and the Presidents of the EU Institutions

Article 16 Jun 2025
 
Stop weaponizing food, medicine, and humanitarian aid now in Gaza
Gaza - Israel War

EU governments’ hypocrisy fuelling suffering in Gaza

Article 16 Jun 2025