First, let me affirm that the ceasefire in Gaza is not just the end of a bloody phase, but a chance to save lives and restore the human dignity that was nearly crushed under the horrors of war. At Caritas Jerusalem, we see this day as a new beginning, but we know that the road to achieving real and lasting peace is long.

Throughout the war, we were present in Gaza, from its north to its south. We are part of the pulse of this people and their pain, witnesses to their suffering and resilience. In every medical point we established, in every patient we treated, in every family we supported—emotionally, morally, and materially—we carried a clear humanitarian message: humanity first, regardless of religion or affiliation.

The war destroyed hospitals, homes, and schools, as well as parts of our main office in Gaza, but it could not destroy the spirits of its residents. We saw men, women, and children in Gaza fighting to survive, and we found in their hearts courage and faith that inspire the world. In every medical point we set up, we were witnesses to painful but hopeful human stories.