Lutheran Disaster Response Situation Report: Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

Lutheran Disaster Response released the following report on October 27th. Support them in their mission to bring aid and support to our brothers and sisters in the Holy Land. We also invite you join advocates in urging our representatives to call for a ceasefire.

Situation:

Due to escalating conflict in Gaza and Israel, a severe humanitarian crisis is rapidly unfolding in the Holy Land. The ELCA has a longstanding relationship with partners in the region, including the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan and the Holy Land and Augusta Victoria Hospital. Lutheran Disaster Response has a history of providing support for our partners and will be prepared to answer calls for assistance as they come.

Response:

Lutheran Disaster Response is providing support to Augusta Victoria Hospital to procure medical supplies and accommodations for patients and staff who are unable to return to their homes in Gaza between treatments, and for victims of escalating violence in and around Jerusalem.

Be part of the response:

Pray
Please pray for those impacted by the humanitarian crisis in the Holy Land. May God’s healing presence give them peace and hope in their time of need.

Give
Thanks to generous donations, Lutheran Disaster Response is able to respond quickly and effectively to disasters around the globe. Your gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response will be used to assist people impacted by conflict in the Middle East.

To learn more about the situation and the ELCA’s response:

• Sign up to receive Lutheran Disaster Response alerts.

• Check the Lutheran Disaster Response blog.

• Like Lutheran Disaster Response on Facebook and follow @ELCA_LDR on Instagram.

For more information no the situation in the Holy Land, read Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton’s letter here.