Amjad Shawa
Amjad Shawa is the director of the Palestinian NGOs Network, where he advocates for the rights and needs of Palestinians, particularly regarding humanitarian aid and access to essential resources. He has been vocal in expressing concerns about Israeli policies and their impact on the daily lives of Palestinians, especially in light of recent plans for tighter Israeli control over aid distribution in Gaza.
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Amjad Shawa is the Director of a Palestinian NGO in Gaza who stated that the residents were not consulted about the Peace Council.
Penderitaan Gaza Tak Berhenti Selepas Dewan Perdamaian Terbentuk
Indonesia· 2026-01-23
Amjad Shawa reported that only 300 trucks are entering Gaza daily, half of what was agreed.
La ONU reclama que se abran todos los cruces fronterizos para aliviar las “necesidades desesperadas” de Gaza | Internacional
Spain· 2025-10-16
Amjad Shawa is the director of PNGO, the Palestinian network of 140 different civil society organizations.
»I begyndelsen var der en vis glæde, en følelse af lykke blandet med håb«
Denmark· 2025-10-15Amjad Shawa, director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organisations Network (PNGO), expressed concerns about the destruction in Gaza.
After two years of Israeli bombardment, what is left of Gaza? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-10-05
Amjad Shawa warns that many Palestinians refuse to leave Gaza City despite the bombings.
Hamás publica un vídeo con dos de los rehenes de Gaza tras asegurar el ejército de Israel que controla el 40% de la capital | InternacionalSpain· 2025-09-05
Amjad Shawa is the director of the Palestinian NGO Network and has been in Gaza City throughout the 22-month war.
‘Very sick and very tired’: the reality of famine for Gaza’s most vulnerable | Israel-Gaza war
United Kingdom· 2025-08-23
Amjad Shawa, the director of the Gaza NGOs Network, described the current situation in Gaza as the worst in its history.
UN-backed experts declare famine in and around Gaza City | Israel-Gaza warUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-22Amjad Shawa is the director of a network of NGOs in Gaza, highlighting the urgent need for humanitarian aid amidst the looming famine.
La ONU tratará de aprovechar la pausa en los ataques anunciada por Israel para asistir a la población hambrienta en Gaza | InternacionalSpain· 2025-07-28
Amjad Shawa is the director of PNGO, a Palestinian network of 140 NGOs.
»Hundene spiser af de lig, der ligger rundt omkring«Denmark· 2025-07-23Amjad Shawa is the head of the network of Palestinian NGOs in Gaza.
Conversaciones sin frutos tras una semana de negociaciones
Dominican Republic· 2025-07-14
Amjad Shawa is the head of the network of Palestinian NGOs in Gaza.
Guerra Israel - Hamás: Gaza suma otros 43 muertos, sin tregua tras una semana de negociaciones | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-07-14Amjad Shawa describes the dire situation in Gaza where families are suffering from a lack of food and medical care due to ongoing conflict.
»Det er det værste mareridt, du kan forestille dig«Denmark· 2025-06-08Amjad Shawa confirmed that starving crowds have looted 86 trucks in Gaza during the day.
La ONU acusa a Israel de obstruir el reparto de la ayuda humanitaria en Gaza | InternacionalSpain· 2025-05-31
Amjad Shawa is the director of the Gaza NGOs Network and described the dire living conditions in Gaza City.
‘The world does not care if we all die’: hunger and despair in the ruins of Gaza City | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-25
Amjad Shawa, the director of the Palestinian NGOs Network in Gaza, said the community kitchens only have rice left.
‘There is no life here’: Palestinians fear Israel is imposing its Gaza endgame | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-06
Amjad Shawa warned that community kitchens in Gaza may close if the blockade continues.
Menina palestiniana morre por falta de comida e água potável em Gaza | Faixa de Gaza
Portugal· 2025-05-03
Amjad Shawa is the director of the Palestinian Non-Governmental Organisations Network who emphasized the need for humanitarian aid in Gaza.
Humanitarian response in Gaza ‘on verge of collapse’, say aid agencies – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-02
Amjad Shawa is the director of the Palestinian NGOs Network in Gaza, highlighting the humanitarian crisis.
‘We want the fear to end’: a Palestinian widow relives the trauma of loss and struggle for survival | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-02
Amjad Shawa, director of the Palestinian NGO network PNGO, stated that organizations need to work against the new restrictions.
NGOs fear new rules will make helping Palestinians 'almost impossible'
Kenya· 2025-03-17
Amjad Shawa is the director of the Palestinian NGOs Network in Gaza.
Dread haunts Gaza as airstrikes dent hopes of renewed ceasefire | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-08
Amjad Shawa, the director of the Palestinian NGOs Network, criticized the Cogat plan as an extension of the restrictive aid regime.
Israel proposes Gaza plan that gives it tighter military control than before war | GazaUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-28