Recent rainfall has added to the hardship faced by people across the Gaza Strip, especially families living in tents and shelters. In a video message, Odeh Al-Jildeh, Caritas Jerusalem’s Gaza Operations Manager, describes how flooding has affected both the community and Caritas Jerusalem’s teams.
Some of the organisation’s health centres sustained minor damage, and medicines in its warehouses were partially affected. Caritas Jerusalem teams responded quickly, addressed the damage and protected the medicines, limiting the impact.
The rain also flooded the tents where some staff members and their families live, soaking their clothes, equipment and other belongings. As Odeh explains, these staff members continue to go to work and serve the community while facing the same difficult conditions as many people in Gaza. Their tents offer little protection from the rain and cold, putting their children at risk too.
Families living in tents are not asking for luxury; they need safe shelter to protect themselves and their children. Caritas Jerusalem continues to stand with people in Gaza through its health, social and humanitarian services, supporting the community despite the ongoing challenges.
November 11th, 2026.