In Gaza, Caritas Jerusalem has reported two of its team members were injured during intense shelling in Al-Nuseirat refugee camp on the night of Friday, 1 November, 2024.
The assault left homes in ruins, disrupted vital infrastructure, and led to numerous civilian casualties, cutting off access to essential healthcare and support services.
A female doctor sustained a leg injury, while a male doctor was pulled from the rubble with a broken collarbone.
Tragically, the male doctor’s family was devastated as he lost his brother, as well as his brother’s wife, and their two young children, including a six-week-old infant. Other family members were also injured.
The father of a second female Caritas doctor was injured in the same incident.
In a statement Caritas Jerusalem said, “They are in good hands for treatment and all we can do is pray and hope for a swift recovery for the injured.
“We reiterate our plea for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the region to prevent further loss of innocent lives.”
Despite the mounting dangers, Caritas teams remain steadfast, delivering critical medical aid on the ground.
Sally Thomas, Humanitarian Emergencies Lead at Caritas Australia said, “We remain humbled by the resilience and strength demonstrated by our colleagues in Gaza as they face traumas no person should ever have to face.
“Many have lost loved ones and sustained injuries, and all have faced repeated displacement, and a lack of access to basic necessities such as food, water, and medicine. Yet, they continue to work as humanitarians in service of their communities.”
“We echo their calls for an immediate and lasting ceasefire that protects all humanitarian and civilian lives.”
You can support Caritas Jerusalem via Caritas Australia’s Gaza Appeal by visiting www.caritas.org.au/gaza or calling 1800 024 413 toll free.