How to help people affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict from Greater Cincinnati

Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer
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Thousands of people have been killed and wounded amid intense fighting in the Gaza Strip after Hamas militant groups launched an unprecedented assault Oct. 7.

After Palestinian militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad fired thousands of rockets and sent about 1,000 gunmen from Gaza to Israel, the Israeli Defense Forces then retaliated with airstrikes and rocket attacks inside the Gaza Strip.

Israel formally declared war Sunday and intensified its response, as Defense Minister Yoav Gallant ordered a "complete siege" on Gaza, cutting off electricity, food, fuel and other supplies to more than 2 million Palestinians.

Multiple Cincinnati organizations are looking to help those affected by the violence. Here's how you can join the relief effort.

Greater Cincinnati organizations are looking to help those affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Greater Cincinnati organizations are looking to help those affected by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

How to assist in Israeli-Palestinian relief efforts from Greater Cincinnati

Hoxworth Blood Center

  • Hoxworth Blood Center at the University of Cincinnati issued a "critical appeal for blood donations in preparation for international aid" Oct. 11. Hoxworth cited the Hamas attack on Israel before underlining the center's role in providing blood transfusions to "patients on a global scale."

  • Those wanting to help can schedule a blood donation at any of Hoxworth’s seven Neighborhood Donor Centers at hoxworth.org or by calling 513-451-0910.

Matthew 25: Ministries

  • Disaster relief organization Matthew 25: Ministries, headquartered in Blue Ash, is requesting monetary and product donations to help it ship supplies to areas impacted by the Israel-Palestine conflict.

  • Those able to donate monetarily can do so online at m25m.org/?form=donateonline or by mailing a check to Matthew 25: Ministries, 11060 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, Ohio, 45242. 100% of the donated funds will be used for Israel-Palestine aid.

  • The following product donations will be accepted at the Matthew 25 facility at 11083 Kenwood Road in Blue Ash: cases of bottled water, personal care products (antibacterial soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, etc.), cleaning supplies (laundry detergents, general cleaner, sponges, powdered bleach, mops, etc.), paper products (toilet paper, paper towels), baby and infant supplies, first-aid items (bandages, gauze, pads, first-aid tape, antiseptic creams, hydrogen peroxide, alcohol, latex gloves, instant cold packs, etc.), candles and flashlights (with batteries, if necessary) and clean-up supplies (protective eyewear, work gloves, trash bags, etc.).

Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter of the American Red Cross

  • Those interested in supporting the American Red Cross and its humanitarian work in Israel and the Occupied Territories can do so by writing "Israel and the Occupied Territories" in the memo line of a check. It can then be mailed with a completed donation form, found on redcross.org, to the address on the form or to the Greater Cincinnati Tri-State Chapter, located at 2111 Dana Ave. Cincinnati, Ohio, 45207.

Thao Nguyen contributed to this story.

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