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February 4, 2026: Despite ongoing violence, devastation, and immense strain, Al Ahli Arab Hospital continues to serve as a lifeline for the people of Gaza. In a landscape where options have steadily disappeared, Ahli remains standing and accessible to those in need. This endurance is...

October 14, 2025: Dr. Maher Ayyad, Medical Director of Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, shared an update this week on the hospital’s current conditions and urgent needs. Since the war began in October 2023, Ahli, the only Christian-led hospital in Gaza, has seen its...

August 18, 2025: On August 17 at 12:15 a.m. local time, Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City, operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, was the target of multiple violent attacks that resulted in several lives lost, and hospital buildings severely damaged. In a...

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...

As we approach the end of another year, I invite you to join AFEDJ on a meaningful journey—one that strengthens the hope, resilience, and courage that already shine brightly within the people of the Holy Land. The past year has tested families in Gaza, the...

As the Episcopal Technological & Vocational Training Center (ETVTC) in Ramallah opens its doors for a new school year, nearly 130 students have begun their journey in Hotel Management, IT, and Mobile Applications Development. In the face of war and political unrest in the West...