At Conflict Rescue, we forge strategic partnerships with NGOs, congressional offices, the State department, technology companies, and government agencies to connect, support and implement effective solutions for civilian rescues. We harness collective expertise and resources to ensure a comprehensive approach to humanitarian aid and direct action. Our goal is to bridge gaps and facilitate cooperation to maximize the impact of our efforts to save lives and reunite families. Together, we strive to create a more responsive and efficient system to address the urgent needs of civilians in conflict zones.
Gaza Family Project
Thousands of Palestinian Americans are separated from their loved ones trapped in the Gaza conflict, facing insurmountable dangers and emotional turmoil. Conflict Rescue worked with the Arab American Civil Rights League to help develop their innovative program called The Gaza Family Project, to provide critical support through advocacy, legal aid, and community resources, successfully reuniting families and offering a lifeline amidst the chaos.
The conflict in Gaza has left countless Palestinian Americans in a state of anguish, with their loved ones trapped amidst the turmoil. These families are separated not only by geographical barriers but also by the daily threats to life and well-being posed by the ongoing fighting. The pressing need for a humanitarian program to assist in reuniting these families and ensuring their safety was undeniable. This crisis underscores the necessity for organized efforts to address the severe challenges of evacuation, legal support, and emotional assistance for affected families.
Conflict Rescue partnered with the Arab-American Civil Rights League to create the Gaza Family Project (GFP) which emerged as a critical humanitarian initiative to tackle the dire circumstances faced by Palestinian Americans with relatives trapped in Gaza. Through a multifaceted strategy, GFP combines public advocacy, legal assistance, and collaboration with key stakeholders to navigate the complexities of humanitarian triage, evacuation, and family reunification. Key components of the project include launching awareness campaigns, establishing a legal network offering pro bono services, and fostering partnerships with government and international bodies to approve rescue operations. GFP also builds community support systems across Gaza, Israel, Egypt, and the U.S., providing essential emotional and logistical aid. These efforts streamlined the reunification process, offering a lifeline to families in distress.
Since its launch in late October 2023, the Gaza Family Project has rapidly become a prominent force in supporting Palestinian Americans and their loved ones amid the Gaza conflict. GFP’s impact is evident through the successful rescue of individuals from active combat zones, including a high-profile operation that saved the relatives of a U.S. military member. Moreover, the project has facilitated the evacuation of 68 Americans through concerted advocacy and legal efforts. In addition, 34 Palestinian American families have received comprehensive emotional and legal support, while ongoing monitoring and emergency assistance efforts have reached 233 individuals in Gaza. GFP’s initiatives, recognized in national media, have set new precedents in humanitarian response and family reunification during conflict.
Inside the daring plot to rescue an American soldier’s mother from Gaza
The Washington Post
What it took to rescue a US soldier’s family from Gaza
Atlantic Council
Americans Raced to Get Their Families Out of Gaza. Then the Border Slammed Shut.
The New York Times
How a group of veterans helped a U.S. service member's mother get out of war-torn Gaza
CBS News
Daring rescue conducted inside Gaza
ABC News
