From Caritas Jerusalem
In Gaza, wounds are everywhere.
Some are visible: injuries that need treatment, illnesses left unattended, and chronic conditions made more difficult by damaged health facilities and severe shortages of medicine and medical supplies. Others cannot be seen so easily: the fear carried by children, the anxiety of mothers, the grief of families, and the psychological scars left by years of violence and displacement.
Amid this devastation, Caritas Jerusalem continues to stand alongside the people of Gaza. Its 120 local staff work tirelessly with dedication, compassion and professionalism, providi8ng care when the need is overwhelming and resources are painfully limited. There mission is simple yet profound: to help people heal -not only their physical wounds, but also the wounds carried in their hearts and minds.
The humanitarian situation remains devastating. The dangers faced by Gazas health sector remain painfully real. the 29th July 2026, an Israeli air strike struck a residential apartment adjacent to Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City. Although the hospital itself was not directly hit, the blast damaged hospital facilities, shattered windows and doors, and damage an elevator in the diagnostic centre. For patients and medical workers already living under immense pressure, such incidents add another layer of fear and uncertainty to an already devastating reality.
Against this back drop, Caritas Jerusalem’s health teams continue bringing essential health care closer to communities whose access to medical services have been severely disrupted.
Since the beginning of the year, a total of £78,711 beneficiares received medical sconsultations during the reporting period from January to July 2026. Female beneficiaries represenred the majority, accounting for £46,263 consultations(58.8%), compared with £32,448 male beneficiaries(41.2%).
Behind every consultation is a person. A child needs treatment. A mother seeking care for her family. An elderly person whose chronic illness cannot wait. A patient who has endured displacement, loss and uncertainty and still needs someone to listen. For Caritas Jerusalem’s medical teams, health care is therefore about more than treating an illness. It is about restoring dignity, reassurance and a sense of normality to people whose lives have been profoundly distrupted.
But not every wound can be treated with medicine. Children who have witnessed violence, Mothers carrying the weight of their families, and pepkle living with constant uncertainty also need someone to listen and help them cope. Since the beginning of the year, Caritas Jerusalem have provided Mental Health and psychosocial support to 651 people, including 494 children and 157 Mothers. These figures represent much more than statistics. They represent moments of human connection: a child finding a safe place to speak, a mother being heard, or a frightened person discovering that they are not alone. This is why Caritas Jerusalem’s work is about more than providing services. It is about accompanying people.
Their presence carries a powerful message: You have not been forgotten. In Gaza, Caritas Jerusalem continues to work alongside the people: Healing what can be healed, comforting where there is pain, and helping people find the strength to face another day.