Even before the escalation of violence on 7 October 2023, the health service in Gaza was overwhelmed and overburdened. Al Ahli Anglican Hospital has long been a beacon of light, providing vital free treatment, diagnosis and onward referral to people in Gaza living with chronic medical conditions.

Even before 7 October 2023 and the subsequent 15-month Israeli bombardment of Gaza, healthcare in the Gaza Strip was under extreme pressure due to the Israeli blockade. This week, join us in praying for our partner the DSPR-NECC as they provide vital healthcare services for women and children.

This week we’re praying for the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre’s vital work in Gaza, which supports children with acute injuries and long-term disabilities.

In a context of ongoing violence, displacement and sky-high inflation, our partner Caritas Jerusalem is continuing to faithfully serve people in need. Find out what they are doing and how you can pray for them.

Even before the devastating violence that began in October 2023, healthcare in the Gaza Strip was under extreme pressure due to the Israeli blockade. This week, join us in praying for our partner the DSPR-NECC as they provide vital healthcare services at their Rafah clinic.

This week we’re praying for our partner, the Near East Council of Churches, in Gaza. Find out about their vital work with mothers, babies and young children - and join us in reflecting on the birth of another baby, over 2,000 years ago, in the same part of the world.

We pray for all those in Palestine and Israel caught up in the bombing of Gaza and rocket attacks aimed at Israel.