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Nathan McGibney
Forced Migration Specialist & Senior Global Advocacy Advisor for the Norwegian Refugee Council
Nathan McGibney is a seasoned humanitarian professional with extensive work experience in diverse regions including the Middle East, Asia, East Africa, and Geneva.
He has a strong background in Advocacy, Forced Migration Policy, Protection, Child Protection, Gender in Emergencies, and Research.
Currently serving as the Senior Global Advocacy Advisor for the Norwegian Refugee Council, Nathan has held key positions in renowned organizations such as World Vision International, Oxfam Ireland, UNRWA, Amnesty International, and Front Line Defenders.
His academic achievements include a Masters in Development Practice with Distinction from Trinity College Dublin and University College Dublin, specialized in Sociology, Migration, and Near and Middle Eastern Studies.
Nathan McGibney adheres to the PHAP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, showcasing his commitment to professional standards.
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Statement from Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council, following his visit to Gaza.
“What I have witnessed in Gaza this week is a civilian population engulfed by destruction, desperation and despair. Famine is a growing threat here, as millions of trapped people face a nightmare of violence and starvation.
“The children of Gaza are visibly malnourished, reduced to searching the streets for food and assistance. It is unimaginable that an entire population is left to starve while vast amounts of supplies sit waiting just a few miles away across the border.
“On my way into Gaza, I passed hundreds of trucks, all unable to reach those in dire need. Only by ensuring that the Rafah and Kerem Shalom crossings, as well as the northern Karni and Erez crossings are used at full capacity will civilians have a chance of receiving sufficient life-saving aid.
“We must be clear: civilians in Gaza are falling sick from hunger and thirst because of Israel’s entry restrictions. Life-saving supplies are being intentionally blocked, and women and children are paying the price.
"Despite the International Court of Justice's ruling over a month ago for Israel to implement effective measures to enable basic services and humanitarian aid, access for trucks have been reduced from January to February. This situation is particularly dire in northern Gaza, where families are on the brink of famine.
“Israel has also threatened further bloodshed with a full-scale military offensive in Rafah. Any military offensive in this area will lead to mass casualties where over 1.4 million people are sheltering. You cannot conduct a brutal war in the world’s largest displacement sites, against families who have already suffered immensely.
“I am shaken to my core by seeing and hearing of the suffering across Gaza. The civilian population is deeply traumatised as they tell me of multiple displacements and now living on top of each other in an overcrowded Rafah, all the way to the south of Gaza.
“Israel and its allies - including the United States, United Kingdom and Germany - continue to provide political and military support for warfare that has already claimed more than 30,000 lives. This must end. Civilians on either side cannot be used as bargaining chips. It is essential that Hamas immediately release all hostages, and that Israel lifts the siege on Gaza.
“Those states supporting the parties to the conflict must understand the consequences for civilians in Gaza. They must insist on a ceasefire and full humanitarian access and aid supplies. The human suffering in Gaza is already beyond belief, and this war on civilians must end immediately.”
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) warns that any attempts by Israel to deport and permanently displace Palestinians within and from Gaza would constitute a serious breach of international law and an atrocity crime. This concern follows Israel's forcible transfer of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians within Gaza. Palestinians fear further displacement could lead to a refugee crisis like the catastrophic events of 1948, known in Arabic as the 'Nakba'.
As Israeli military operations in Gaza drive civilians closer to its southern borders, the looming possibility of mass deportation of Palestinians to Egypt grows. This alarming prospect follows recent media reports and explicit statements by Israeli officials endorsing such deportation without reasonable justification, proper accommodation in places of refuge, or guarantees of return to homes once hostilities end.
“The forcible transfer and deportation of a significant population across borders, lacking any guarantees of return, would constitute a serious breach of international law, amounting to an atrocity crime,” said Jan Egeland, Secretary General of the Norwegian Refugee Council.
“Pushing for the irreversible deportation of hundreds of thousands directly undermines resolving this conflict amid decades of a refugee crisis. The international community must unequivocally condemn any forced displacement of Palestinians, whether within or outside the Gaza Strip.
“Every state is obligated to prevent war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide - each constituting atrocity crimes. We urge all states to recognise and fulfill their duty to avert these crimes and any actions that might incite them, using appropriate and necessary measures.
“In this critical moment, the international community must unite, leveraging the UN Security Council and employing diplomatic, humanitarian, and peaceful measures to safeguard all civilians from potential atrocity crimes.”
Israel's extensive destruction of homes and civilian infrastructure, coupled with ongoing bombardment and siege, has made Gaza unlivable and could push the population into forced and protracted displacement across the border, with limited prospects for repatriation.
In recent days, Israel has issued additional relocation orders based on safety claims, amid intensified bombardment in southern Gaza even within the areas where people have been ordered to seek refuge. This has forced Palestinians into small, overcrowded pockets where they have set up makeshift tents while they continue to struggle with worsening starvation and a surge in respiratory and water-borne diseases. During these winter months, individuals who have spent weeks on the streets will experience increased vulnerability.
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