A YEAR OF ISRAEL'S ZIONIST ATTACK ON PALESTINE (OCTOBER 7, 2023-OCTOBER 7, 2024): THE ROLE OF GLOBAL PEACE MISSION (GPM) MALAYSIA AS A HUMANITARIAN NGO

Abstract

The ongoing conflict in Palestine continues unabated. In fact, the holy land faced escalating pressure as the Israeli Zionist army launched a devastating attack on October 7, 2023, which persists to this day. According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, the death toll for this war has reached a staggering at least 41,000 individuals, with 69 percent of them being women and children. Witnessing the deteriorating situation, Global Peace Mission (GPM) Malaysia, a humanitarian organization was mobilized to provide urgent assistance to the affected Palestinians. However, amidst their efforts, they encountered various challenges. Consequently, a qualitative study incorporating content analysis and historical methods was conducted to examine the role of GPM as a humanitarian organization and the challenges encountered during the relief mission. The findings revealed that GPM is a dedicated non-governmental organization that actively supports the Palestinian populace by addressing their emergency requirements, encompassing clothing, sustenance, medication, baby needs, and hygiene kits.