Amjad Al-Shawa
Amjad Al-Shawa is the director of the Palestinian NGO Network, known for his advocacy and efforts in humanitarian crises, particularly in the context of the Gaza Strip. Recently, he has been in the news discussing the urgent need for reconstruction efforts in Gaza, highlighting that approximately 53.2 billion dollars will be necessary for comprehensive rebuilding. He emphasized the importance of Egyptian assistance in facilitating the entry of reconstruction equipment, underscoring the scale of devastation where 80% of the region has been affected. His insights reveal the dire conditions, including the presence of 45 million tons of rubble and 180,000 tons of waste, which require immediate attention to restore health and safety for the affected communities.
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Amjad al-Shawa is a Palestinian aid leader in Gaza who works with the UN and non-governmental organizations.
Gaza’s fuel running short amid Iran conflict
Taiwan· 2026-03-04
Amjad Al-Shawa is a Palestinian official working with the United Nations and NGOs in the field of aid in Gaza.
«الأغذية العالمي»: إعادة تشغيل معبر كرم أبو سالم المؤدي لغزة
United Arab Emirates· 2026-03-04
Amjad Al-Shawa warned about the humanitarian crisis exacerbated by the expansion of Israeli forces in Gaza.
شبكة المنظمات في غزة: الاحتلال يفاقم الأزمة الإنسانية بالتوسع الميداني وقيود الإيواءUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-02-22Amjad Al-Shawa revealed that thousands of tons of waste were removed from the old market area in Gaza.
«الأونروا»: جمع 5000 طن من النفايات الصلبة في غزةUnited Arab Emirates· 2026-02-14
Amjad Al-Shawa emphasized the complex humanitarian situation in Gaza and the urgent need for international teams to address unexploded ordnance.
مدير شبكة المنظمات الأهلية الفلسطينية لـ«الاتحاد»: نحتاج طواقم دولية لمعالجة الأجسام غير المنفجرةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-12-24Dr. Amjad Al-Shawa emphasized that the residents of the Gaza Strip are facing significant humanitarian challenges due to the destruction of infrastructure and homes.
مسؤول فلسطيني لـ«الاتحاد»: غزة تعيش واقعاً إنسانياً بالغ القسوةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-11-26Amjad Al-Shawa is presented as a neutral candidate by Hamas despite being associated with the organization.
מה יהיה לאחר שוך הטקסים והמצגות
Israel· 2025-11-06
Amjad Al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian NGO Network, warned about the approaching winter and its implications.
منظمات إغاثة فلسطينية ودولية: تضاؤل المساعدات الواصلة إلى غزة مع اقتراب الشتاءUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-11-05
Amjad al-Shawa, head of the Palestinian agencies that liaise with the UN, said only 25-30 per cent of the amount of aid expected into Gaza had entered so far.
Nearly a month after ceasefire, far too little aid reaching Gaza
Canada· 2025-11-04
Amjad Al-Shawa is the director of the Palestinian NGO Network and has highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
مسؤول فلسطيني لـ«الاتحاد»: 18000 جريح يحتاجون للعلاج في الخارجUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-11-02Amjad al-Shawa is the director of the Palestinian NGO network and based in Gaza City.
Challenges remain for aid distribution in Gaza City despite ceasefire with Israel | Israel-Gaza war
United Kingdom· 2025-10-16
Amjad al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian NGO Network, said they cannot say there is a flood of aid.
Israel limits aid and keeps Rafah crossing closed in dispute over hostage remains | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-14
Amjad Al Shawa heads a Palestinian organization coordinating with aid groups.
Ceasefire holds in Gaza in advance of hostage release and Donald Trump’s visit to Israel – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-12
Amjad Al-Shawa stated that children in Gaza are facing the worst types of aggression.
"أنا تعبت".. طفل فلسطينى فى أحضان أمه يشكو الحرب على غزة (فيديو)
Egypt· 2025-09-30Amjad Al-Shawa, head of the Palestinian NGOs Network, provided insights on the humanitarian situation in Gaza City.
Israeli strikes kill 40 Palestinians in Gaza as UN endorses two-state solutionCanada· 2025-09-12
Amjad Al-Shawa emphasized the UAE's commitment to sending medical and food aid to Gaza.
«الصحة العالمية» تثمن جهود الإمارات لإخلاء المرضى من غزةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-23
Amjad Al-Shawa is advocating for the distribution of humanitarian aid in Gaza to be managed by United Nations organizations.
مطالبات فلسطينية بإسناد توزيع المساعدات فى غزة إلى الأمم المتحدةEgypt· 2025-08-14Amjad Al-Shawa reported that lengthy inspection procedures at entry points limit the number of aid trucks entering Gaza.
Netanyahu: Israel plans full control of Gaza, no intent to govern
New Zealand· 2025-08-07
Amjad Al-Shawa stated that UAE's support for Gaza has had a significant impact in combating hunger and the consequences of the blockade.
خبراء ومحللون لـ«الاتحاد»: الإمارات ركيزة أساسية للجهود الإنسانية والإغاثية في غزةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-08-06
Amjad al Shawa believes that Israeli forces deliberately obstruct humanitarian aid entry with delays and thorough inspections.
El viaje de Ahmed Ajour a un centro de distribución de ayuda en Gaza: “Nos apuntaban con el láser y disparaban a la gente” | Planeta Futuro
Spain· 2025-08-04
He is the director of the Palestinian NGO Network and praised the ongoing UAE efforts to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
مساعدات الإمارات إلى غزة تضامن إنساني والتزام أخلاقيUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-07-28
Amjad Al-Shawa accused the GHF of gross mismanagement during the aid distribution crisis.
Trump to meet Qatari PM as push for Gaza ceasefire deal continues - World
Pakistan· 2025-07-17
Amjad Al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian NGOs Network, accused the GHF of gross mismanagement.
At least 20 Palestinians killed in crush at Gaza aid site – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-16
Amjad Al-Shawa is the director of the Palestinian NGO Network and commented on the aid distribution.
إسرائيل توقف مؤقتاً إدخال المساعدات الإنسانية إلى غزةUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-06-27
Amjad Al-Shawa highlighted the collapse of healthcare services in Gaza due to the ongoing conflict.
«الأونروا»: 45% من المستلزمات الصحية الأساسية نفدت تماماًUnited Arab Emirates· 2025-06-19
Amjad al-Shawa, director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network in Gaza City, described the difficulties faced by people trying to reach the distribution point.
What we know about the deaths of Palestinians at a food point in Gaza | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-04
Amjad Al-Shawa, head of an umbrella group representing Palestinian aid groups, said the dire situation was being exploited by armed groups.
Hamas seeks changes in U.S. Gaza proposal; Witkoff calls response ‘unacceptable’
Guyana· 2025-06-02
Amjad Al-Shawa, head of an umbrella group representing Palestinian aid groups, said the dire situation was being exploited by armed groups.
White House rejects Hamas response as ‘totally unacceptable’ as Israel says it has killed Mohammad Sinwar
Australia· 2025-06-01
Amjad al-Shawa described the situation as a great failure against which they warned.
Israel | Qué es la Fundación Humanitaria de Gaza, la polémica organización de ayuda apoyada por Israel y Estados Unidos | Benjamin Netanyahu | Hamas | ONU | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-05-29
Amjad al-Shawa is the director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organizations Network.
Gaza hunger spurs chaos on first day of US-backed aid distribution effort
United States· 2025-05-28
