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Gaza and West Bank Response Log

by Anera

Feb 13, 2025

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In this log, Anera provides updates on unfolding war in Palestine and our response. Please stay tuned here for the latest information. To subscribe for weekly updates via SMS on our response in Gaza, text GAZA to 1-866-549-0055. Questions? See our FAQ page February 13, 2025 Today, we distributed a total of 70,330 meals in…

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Palestine Situation Report | February 2025

by Anera

Feb 13, 2025

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>>> Read the Situation Report On January 19, 2025, at 11:15 a.m. local time, a ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian armed groups took effect. The first 42-day phase includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces from population centers, excluding designated buffer zones, and a phased withdrawal from the Netzarim corridor. The agreement also stipulates that there…

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Endurance Amid Destruction in Gaza

by Anera

Feb 10, 2025

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Today, two of Anera’s staff in Gaza, Sami Matar and Ahmad El-Najjar, described some impressions of conditions there now. It took Sami, our program manager, three hours today to travel from the Anera office in Gaza City to Mawasi, Khan Younis. Pre-war, the journey took about 30 minutes. Salah Al Din Road, the primary artery…

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How Does the Hold on USAID Funding Affect Anera’s Work?

by Anera

Feb 3, 2025

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On January 24, the White House issued an executive order immediately halting for 90 days all existing programming funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). U.S. organizations delivering humanitarian relief and development programs around the world have been issued stop-work orders, endangering lives and pausing initiatives that make education, water and sanitation,…

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Zakat al-Fitr — Giving During Ramadan

by Anera

Feb 1, 2025

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One of Islam’s major pillars is zakat, or alms, through which Muslims show support for the Islamic community. At the end of Ramadan, a special type of zakat is due — Zakat al-Fitr. These obligatory alms allow Muslims to cleanse their wealth after the fasting month while giving directly to the poor and needy. As…

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What Is Zakat?

by Anera

Feb 1, 2025

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Zakat, the third pillar of Islam, is a donation that Muslims regard as a mandatory act within their faith. Followers of Islam who have at least a minimum amount of wealth are required to give 2.5% of their liquid assets away to charity each year. The aid should be given to the poor, travelers in…

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Ramadan 2022

by Anera

Feb 1, 2025

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Every year on the ninth month of the Islamic lunar cycle, there’s a subtle stirring of anticipation as millions of Muslims around the world prepare to fast, feast and celebrate their beliefs during the holiest month on the Muslim calendar. It’s observed in more than 50 Muslim-majority countries and numerous other nations across the globe….

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Faith-based Charitable Giving to the Middle East

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Feb 1, 2025

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Many religious faiths around the world emphasize the value of charitable giving. Charity has been a central pillar of many religions for thousands of years, encouraging followers to give to those in need whenever possible. While the reasoning and origin may vary between religions, similarities for the basis of charitable giving can be seen across…

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A Climate Change Wake-Up Call

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Jan 31, 2025

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Lebanon has gone through the entire month of January without significant rainfall  –  a troubling sign for a country already grappling with the effects of post-war recovery and a multiyear economic crisis.

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Transitioning from Relief to Recovery in Gaza

by Anera

Jan 30, 2025

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Gaza faces a pivotal moment with the recent ceasefire. The devastation is immense, but Gaza’s people are ready to rebuild. Anera, with its 57-year history of supporting the region, is committed to transitioning from immediate humanitarian relief to long-term recovery efforts. A robust transition phase is critical to building a foundation for sustainable development. The…

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