I have run previous concerts for UNWRA, to raise money for refugees in Ukraine (so no, it's not in place specifically for Palestinians - they deal with people in need worldwide). The reason I chose the Red Cross this time was because of what Peter Laban reports. I was aiming for a charity which is able to help in these challenging circumstances.
Whatever your view of all that has happened, there can be no doubt, surely, that when babies and children are dying because hospitals have been destroyed then there is an urgent need to get help for them. I did indeed think that especially here on Mudcat someone would "take a poke" at the effort, which is why I did my best to stress that this is entirely about the humanitarian side.
Luckily on Facebook and other social media I haven't had the same response. I have almost completely given up on Mudcat these days. I had hoped people would be interested in the concerts, which feature fine musicians and storytellers.
Make donations where you want. The concerts are happening. If you would like to be part of the audience, you are all welcome.