Joint open letter on transfer of 155mm artillery shells to Israel
by Anera
Nov 13, 2023
Dear Secretary Austin, We, the undersigned humanitarian, national security, human rights, faith-based, civilian protection, and grassroots organizations, write to express our alarm regarding the possible transfer of 155mm artillery shells to support Israel’s ground operations in the Gaza Strip. We urge you to refrain from granting the government of Israel access to the U.S.-origin 155mm…
Read MoreA Report from Shifa Hospital in Gaza
by Anera
Nov 11, 2023
Anera’s health team in Gaza today received these audio recordings from a doctor inside of Shifa Hospital, the largest hospital in Gaza. Today they bombarded the main ICU of Shifa Hospital…shooting and bombardment everywhere. You hear it at every second here around the hospital. No one can get out of the hospital or come in….
Read MoreGaza’s Water Crisis Puts Thousands at Risk of Preventable Death
by Anera
Nov 8, 2023
The water situation in Gaza is catastrophic. Even before the war, Gaza had virtually no potable water. The population relied on a polluted and rapidly depleting aquifer, as well as a limited number of desalination plants that fell far short of meeting local needs. This has led to the alarming statistic that 97% of Gaza’s…
Read More5 Facts About the Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
by Anera
Nov 6, 2023
The war in Gaza has brought immense suffering to the people of the Palestinian territory. The conflict has created a dire humanitarian crisis, with over 1.4 million individuals displaced, essential services crippled or completely stopped, basic necessities scarce, and food dwindling as many families eat small meals once a day or less. Here are five crucial facts about the ongoing humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Read MoreOlives Won’t Be Pressed This Year
by Anera
Nov 2, 2023
The Impact of the War on Olive Farmers In the picturesque landscapes of Palestine and Lebanon, the olive tree has long been a symbol of peace, hope, and sustenance. For generations, farmers in these regions have depended on the cultivation of olives and the production of olive oil for their livelihoods. However, this year, most…
Read MoreStatement on Telecommunications Blackout in Gaza
by Anera
Oct 27, 2023
We have lost all communication with our Anera Gaza staff members. Most with connections in Gaza have lost complete contact with loved ones and colleagues, as destruction has impacted landline, cellular and internet services. As of this morning, our staff were all accounted for, but this is no longer a guarantee.
Read MoreAnera’s Staff in Gaza Are Heroic
by Anera
Oct 27, 2023
All of our Gaza staff and their families are among the displaced. They, like everyone in Gaza, are facing violence, stresses and scenarios that are unimaginable to most of us. They are also true heroes.
Read MoreWar in Gaza
by Anera
Oct 27, 2023
In Gaza, there is a humanitarian catastrophe unfolding before the world’s eyes.
Read MoreBracing for What’s Coming in Lebanon
Oct 25, 2023
A Nation on the Edge The war in Gaza has cast a heavy shadow over our hearts here in Lebanon. We find ourselves torn between the profound sorrow and anger we feel for our brothers and sisters in Palestine and the growing concern for Lebanon, a nation seemingly poised on the brink of war as…
Read MoreGaza’s Water Situation is Catastrophic
by Anera
Oct 24, 2023
Water has been a chronic challenge in Gaza for many years, long before this devastating war. Sixteen-plus years of hostilities and blockade have crippled the economy and reduced much of the region to desperate levels of poverty. These conditions are demonstrated most clearly in the inability of the Gaza’s people to secure reliable access to…
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