(MENAFN- Qatar News Agency) London August 07 (QNA) - British aid agencies are launching an emergency appeal for people affected by the conflict in Gaza. The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) said "After four weeks of terrible fighting... over half a million people have been forced from their homes." "More than 1800 Palestinians mostly civilians and 67 Israelis mainly soldiers have died in the conflict" it said. The DEC said its member charities were "rapidly increasing" the assistance provided during the current ceasefire according to the (BBC). The umbrella organisation which brings together 13 UK aid charities to deal with international crises said donations were already being accepted through its website and using a 24-hour phone line. The DEC will broadcast an emergency appeal on the major television networks on Friday. DEC chief executive Saleh Saeed said "After four weeks of terrible fighting Gaza is on the edge. Over half a million people have been forced from their homes and one and a half million have no or very limited access to water or sanitation." "Many people are living in terribly overcrowded UN shelters but they still need food and basic household items which we take for granted. Many are in urgent need of medical care but hospital supplies are almost finished." "Even before the conflict began the people of Gaza were close to breaking point. Now we are seeing a humanitarian emergency affecting virtually every man woman and child in Gaza" he said adding "The DEC's member agencies and their partners are on the ground but they need funds to meet the huge needs."
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