
Animal welfare during Israel-Hamas war
Our response to animal welfare concerns in the Middle-East
Like you, we are heartbroken by the immense suffering both people and animals are enduring in the war in the middle east.
We don’t have a presence in the affected region. We have been signposting our supporters to Sulala Animal Rescue and encourage our supporters to donate to this organisation so they can provide aid and practical support to animals caught up in the conflict.
World Animal Protection believes the lives of every animal matters. At the request of Sulala we have written to the US Government, Israeli Ambassadors in key locations and the Israeli Government imploring them to allow aid for animals through the checkpoints, including the Kerem Shalom crossing, which is likely to open soon and where expedited transportation of essential supplies may be possible.
The scarcity of food and shelter has led to immense suffering, especially among cats, dogs, horses, donkeys, and birds. The absence of fuel entering the Gaza Strip further exacerbates the situation, with donkeys and horses serving as the sole means of transportation without the means to be properly fed.
Thank you for getting in touch and for all you are doing for animals during this immensely difficult time. We sincerely hope Sulala Animal Rescue are successful in getting the aid through to the animals in need.