07/08/2014

DEC To Broadcast Emergency Appeal For Gaza Aid

An emergency appeal for people affected by the conflict in Gaza has been launched by the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC).

The DEC, which represents number of different charities, have said that a month of fighting had created a "humanitarian emergency" in Gaza, which is affecting every inhabitant.

Donations are being sought through its website and 24-hour dedicated phone line. The group will also run an emergency appeal on major television networks on Friday.

(MH/JP)

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