Game devs organise charity drive following outbreak of open war between Hamas and Israel
Israel’s government have responded by declaring war and conducting a programme of air strikes that have killed over 8000 Palestinians, including thousands of children. Some have disputed the Gaza health ministry’s reported casualty figures, but the United Nations among other international organisationshave pronounced them trustworthy. The UN havecalled for an immediate ceasefire, as Israel moves ahead with plans for a ground offensive.
The bombardment has left hundreds of thousands of Gazans without access to food, water, shelter, electricity, medical supplies and internet. As reported byGame Developer, several developers and publishers have announced donations to Palestinian aid charities this month, includingDevolverandAmong UscreatorsInnerSloth. InnerSloth have also urged their community to ask their local governments to push for a ceasefire, and have createdregional templatesfor petitions to make this easier.
The Games for Gaza bundle includes Noodlecake’s eerie surveillance simNUTS, the visual novels Arcade Spirits and A Nightmare’s Trip, diorama puzzlerVignettes, Necrosoft’s cyberpunk volleyball game Hyper Gunsport andExtreme Meatpunks Foreverfrom Heather Flowers.
“My one request for folks supporting this bundle, either monetarily or by boosting it, is that you also find other ways to act up for Palestine,” Wallacewrote on Xitterlast week. “Call your representatives and urge them to call for an end to the occupation. Learn about Palestine. Support Palestinian organizers.”
Here’s a little more about Medical Aid For Palestinians, fromthe organisation’s About page. “MAP’s vision is a future where all Palestinians can access an effective, sustainable and locally-led system of healthcare, and the full realisation of their rights to health and dignity.
“Through our programmes in the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and Lebanon, we work with trusted and experienced local partners to achieve this vision. Our programmes, designed and delivered by Palestinians, provide access to essential health services and build local knowledge and skills to address Palestinian health problems,” the post continues. “In times of humanitarian emergency, we are ready to respond rapidly with aid and assistance.
“MAP is also committed to bearing witness to the injustices caused by occupation, displacement and conflict. We speak out in the UK and internationally, and ensure Palestinian voices are heard at the highest levels, to press for the political and social barriers to Palestinian health and dignity to be addressed.”
