Institution Spotlight

June 5, 2025: This morning, Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, an institution of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, and a long-standing sanctuary for those in need of medical care, was struck again by devastating violence. At approximately 10:20 a.m. local time, a military drone...

In the early hours of Palm Sunday, twin airstrikes struck Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, causing immeasurable devastation. A ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, Ahli is Gaza’s oldest hospital—and the only one that provides care to all in need, regardless of religion,...

Al Ahli Arab Hospital has long been a beacon of hope and life in Gaza. Today, in the face of unimaginable destruction, Ahli continues to provide unwavering support and care to those who desperately need it. With essential services across Gaza nearing total collapse, the...

Recently, AFEDJ had the privilege of speaking with Suhaila Tarazi, Director of Al Ahli Arab Hospital (Ahli) in Gaza City. In the accompanying video, Suhaila shares powerful insights into the daily challenges her team faces, offering an up-to-date look at conditions at Ahli and their...

As we approach the end of this challenging year, we invite you to watch a powerful video shared by our friends at the Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre (JPBC). In it, you’ll hear a deeply personal update on their work in Gaza, where their team is...

***UPDATE*** As of 11 July 2024, the Ahli Hospital & Jerusalem Princess Basma Centre Gaza Staff have returned to Ahli Hospital in anticipation of providing care. Read the Official Statement from the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem regarding this development. The ongoing crisis in Gaza demands...

For a comprehensive overview of the events and updates concerning Ahli Arab Hospital and its outreach clinic in Rafah since the conflict began on October 7, please read this article.

Update, May 9, 2024: AFEDJ is aware of the evolving situation in Rafah, and is closely monitoring the situation in Gaza and the Middle East. As more individuals migrate to central Rafah due to ongoing evacuations from the eastern area of the city, Ahli’s outreach...

In May 2023, Episcopal Technological and Vocational Training Center (ETVTC) graduated its third class of 36 women from the Sisterhood Academy, a six-month culinary arts and small-business training program for Palestinian women. We are excited to share the inspiring journey of Suha Hussein Awad, a...