Gaza and West Bank Response Log
by Anera
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.
December 5, 2024
Today, Anera’s community kitchen tekias continued their mission to feed families in need, distributing 10,500 hot meals in Mawasi, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah. We also provided fresh produce to families in the middle area and southern Gaza, offering critical support to communities struggling to survive.
In northern Gaza, with support from the UAE, UNICEF and WFP we distributed hygiene kits, women’s kits, folding beds, blankets, hand-held lights, jugs of water, flour and dry and canned food parcels.
And six of our field health clinics were open today, addressing a wide range of health concerns. In Khan Younis, we hosted clinics focused on wound management, orthopedics, pediatrics, urology, and physiotherapy, serving 344 patients. In Deir Al Balah, our wound management clinic saw 44 patients.
December 4, 2024
Through our community kitchen tekias program, we prepared and distributed a total of 10,500 hot meals through our Sanabel tekia in Mawasi, Khan Younis, and our Nael Abu Asad tekia in Deir Al Balah, ensuring that families had access to warm, nourishing food. And in the middle area and southern Gaza, we provided families with a total of 600 parcels of fresh vegetables, providing vital nutrition and sustenance.
Additionally, in northern Gaza we provided essential supplies to hundreds of families, with support from UNICEF, UAE and WFP. We distributed hygiene kits, women’s kits, and other necessities, including folding beds, water jugs, hand-held lights, flour and dry and canned food parcels.
At the same time, five of our healthcare clinics were open today. Our Khan Younis clinics served 246 patients, hosting specialists in dermatology, wound management, gynecology, and physiotherapy. And between today and yesterday, our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah city treated a total of 82 patients.
December 3, 2024
Yesterday, we distributed 240 Hayya Naqra educational packs to children at Al Amal Shelter in Khan Younis and 400 packs to children at Nour Eldeen Sehwail Schools in middle and south Gaza.
Today, Anera’s field healthcare center in Khan Younis provided critical medical services to 502 patients across five specialized clinics. The wound management clinic alone cared for 98 patients, offering vital treatment to 28 new cases and ongoing care to 70 follow-up cases. Meanwhile, the ear-nose-and-throat, nutrition, and general surgery clinics served 95, 65, and 60 patients, respectively. Our physiotherapy clinic also played a key role, assisting 17 patients in their recovery journeys. These services address the urgent and diverse medical needs of Gaza’s communities, ensuring that even in the most challenging times, care and compassion remain constant.
December 2, 2024
Through our tekias (community kitchens), Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 13,200 hot meals and 2,459 vegetable baskets throughout Khan Younis and the Middle Area, providing enough food for 51,393 meals..
We also distributed 2,500 blankets (2 per family) as funded by the UAE.
Our health team today conducted five clinics. At our two wound management clinic in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, medical staff treated a total of 112 patients; our pediatric clinic attended to 96 patients; our general surgery clinic treated 53 people; our non-communicable disease clinic saw to the needs of 14 patients; and our psychiatric clinic attended to 12 patients.
December 1, 2024
Through our tekias (community kitchens), Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 13,200 hot meals and 2,459 vegetable baskets throughout Khan Younis and the Middle Area, providing enough food for 51,393 meals.
Our Gaza teams in the north distributed 300 cooking sets (kitchen utensils, a tarp, a tray, plastic jug), 1,200 blankets (2 per family), 800 hand-held lights, 800 folding beds and 800 jugs, all funded by the UAE.
The team also distributed 240 Hayya Naqra bags to children at Al Amal Shelter in Khan Younis and 400 bags to children at Nour Eldeen Sehwail Schools in the middle and southern Gaza. These bags offer children an opportunity to engage with educational materials even amidst challenging circumstances, reminding them of the importance of learning and hope.
Our health team today conducted five clinics. At our two wound management clinic in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, medical staff treated a total of 110 patients; our orthopedic clinic attended to 96 patients; our physiotherapy clinic treated 23 people; and our non-communicable disease clinic saw to the needs of 14 patients.
November 30, 2024
We are deeply disturbed by the killing of five aid workers in multiple Israeli airstrikes in Gaza today. In the last 14 months, Israel has killed more than 330 humanitarian workers in Gaza. While Anera will continue to operate despite these tragedies, such acts inflict immeasurable harm on humanitarian efforts and the communities we serve.
These repeated attacks on individuals who dedicate their lives to alleviate human suffering are blatant violations of international law and an assault on the principles of humanity.
This cannot be normalized or tolerated. We urgently call on the international community to demand accountability for those who violate the protections afforded to civilians and humanitarian workers.
Through our tekias (community kitchens), Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 13,200 hot meals and 3,329 vegetable baskets throughout Khan Younis and the Middle Area, providing enough food for 69,576 meals.
Our Gaza teams in the north distributed 300 kitchen sets (kitchen utensils, a tarp, a tray, plastic jug) and 1,200 blankets (2 per family), funded by UAE.
Our health team today conducted four clinics. At our two wound management clinic in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, medical staff treated a total of 146 patients; our ear, nose and throat clinic attended to 103 patients; and our dermatology clinic treated 114 people.
November 29, 2024
A man said to someone who had just received a bag of flour from Anera, “Will you sell me your flour for 500 ILS ($138)?” The flour recipient replied, “No, not even for 1,000 ILS!”
This exchange occurred during Anera’s distribution of flour bags provided by WFP. Over the past two days, our Gaza teams have distributed 1,650 bags, providing approximately 742,500 meals.
It is worth noting that most recipients said the flour arrived just in time, as they had none at their residences and no bread was available in the bakeries. The scarcity of flour is a critical issue facing Gazans, turning it into a matter of life and death. Urgent action is needed to address this crisis and ensure people have access to their most basic needs.
Through our tekias (community kitchens), Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 13,200 hot meals in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah.
Anera’s team in the south of Gaza, packed and distributed 3,660 vegetable baskets throughout Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food for 76,495 meals. They finished their mission at 9 pm.
Our health team today conducted five clinics. Our wound management clinic in Khan Younis treated 70 patients; our orthopedic clinic attended to 76 patients; our pediatric clinic treated 77 people; our urology clinic saw to 51 patients; and our physiotherapy clinic attended to 32 patients.
November 28, 2024
Anera distributed enough food to provide 113,843 meals. Through our tekias (community kitchens), Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 12,900 hot meals in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah. The team distributed baskets of fresh produce to 1,614 families in Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 33,733 meals. And, we distributed 800 WFP food parcels and 800 25-kilogram bags of flour to people who were displaced from northern Gaza and are currently seeking refuge in east of Gaza City, providing 67,210 meal servings.
Anera distributed 1,000 blankets from the UAE to IDPs in the middle and western parts of Gaza city.
In Deir Al Balah, Anera distributed 300 boxes of winter clothing for newborns in partnership with HEAL Palestine.
Anera distributed 18,492 gallons (70 cubic meters) of water, benefitting around 23,300 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah, medical staff treated 37 patients.
November 27, 2024
We received our first shipment of vegetables to the south of Gaza ever (in the past, Anera always bought from local farmers or vendors – but they no longer have stocks). Three trucks delivered potatoes, onions, and carrots to southern Gaza. One truck carrying carrots went to the north.
Anera also distributed enough food to provide 80,110 meals. The Gaza team prepared and dispersed 12,900 hot meals at two our tekias (community kitchens) in Sanabel, Mawasi (Khan Younis) and Deir Al Balah. We distributed 673 WFP food parcels and 673 25-kilogram bags of flour to people who were displaced from the north Gaza and are currently seeking refuge in east of Gaza City, providing 67,210 meal servings.
The team also distributed 3,500 blankets from the UAE to IDPs in the middle and western parts of Gaza City.
Anera distributed 15,850 gallons (60 cubic meters) of water, benefitting around 20,000 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
And our education team dispersed 375 Hayya Naqra bags filled with educational materials to children at temporary learning spaces in Khan Younis and Deir El Balah.
Our health team today conducted six clinics. Our wound management clinic in Khan Younis treated 66 patients; our dermatology disease clinic attended to 121 patients; our gynecology clinic treated 29 people; our physiotherapy clinic saw to 19 patients; and our general surgery clinic attended to 32 patients.
Over the course of yesterday and today, Anera’s wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah, treated 59 patients.
November 26, 2024
Today, the Gaza team distributed 12,900 hot meals at our tekias (community kitchens) in Sanabel, Mawasi (Khan Younis) and Nael Abu Asad in Deir Al Balah. In the north, with WCK donations, Anera distributed 650 food parcels and 650 25-kilo bags of flour, proving enough food for 65,202 meals.
In partnership with HEAL Palestine, in Deir Al Balah, the team distributed 1,000 pairs of shoes.
Our health team conducted four clinics. Our wound management clinic in Khan Younis treated 89 patients; our non-communicable disease clinic attended to 102 patients; our ear, nose and throat clinic treated 93 patients; and, finally, at our nutrition clinic, our specialists helped 33 patients.
November 25, 2024
Through our tekias (community kitchens), Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 12,900 hot meals in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah. In northern Gaza, Anera also distributed WCK-donated 550 food parcels (weighing 20.5 kg) and 550 25-kilo bags of flour, providing enough food for 55,170 meals.
In the north, Anera also distributed 2,000 blankets from the UAE.
Today, our amazing health team in Gaza successfully brought in 200 vials of Cerezyme, a medicine for a patient suffering from Gaucher’s disease, a rare condition. The patient had been admitted to the hospital, as his life was in real danger without having access to the medicine.
Our health team conducted five clinics. Our wound management clinics in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis, combined, treated 121 patients; our pediatric clinic attended to 64 patients; our general surgery clinic treated 38 patients; and, finally, at our psychiatry clinic, our specialists helped 15 patients.
Anera’s education team distributed Hayya Naqra bags filled with books and other educational material to children at two temporary learning spaces in Mawasi, Khan Younis.
November 24, 2024
The conditions in Gaza are particularly miserable right now, as winter rain storms are slamming the territory and large waves are hitting displaced families’ tents on the beach.
Today, the Gaza team distributed 6,900 hot meals at our Sanabel community kitchen in Mawasi, Khan Younis. The team also distributed 4,200 tarps to displaced people in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis who were struggling with heavy rainfall..
Our health team conducted five clinics. Our wound management clinics in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis, combined, treated 126 patients; our orthopedic clinic attended to 74 patients; our gynecology clinic treated 38 women; and, finally, at our physiotherapy clinic, our specialists saw to the needs of 19 patients.
November 23, 2024
Today, the Gaza team distributed 6,900 hot meals at our Sanabel community kitchen in Mawasi, Khan Younis. In partnership with HEAL Palestine, the team distributed 1,900 pairs of shoes and 130 packets of baby clothes in Deir Al Balah.
Our health team conducted five clinics. Our wound management clinics in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis, combined, treated 163 patients; our ear, nose and throat clinic attended to 90 patients; our dermatology clinic treated 107 patients; and, finally, at our non-communicable disease clinic, our doctors saw to the needs of 122 patients.
Anera also distributed 400 Hayya Naqra bags filled with educational materials to deaf children at Atfaluna’s temporary learning space. While receiving the bags, the children were so happy to find stories. For some of them, it was the first time they received books. (Atfaluna has been a partner of Anera’s since the society opened its doors in the 1990s to serve the deaf community of Gaza.)
November 22, 2024
The situation on the ground in Gaza remains fraught with challenges, from organized looting to severe public health crises. Despite these obstacles, Anera’s teams are working tirelessly to ensure that vital aid reaches the people who need it most.
The lack of access to chronic medications is taking a devastating toll on displaced individuals. Overcrowded shelters and disrupted mobility are leading to deteriorating health outcomes, such as muscle atrophy and untreated infections. These conditions emphasize the urgent need for consistent healthcare access and adequate shelter for displaced families.
Despite the challenging environment, Anera is working to bring in vegetables from the West Bank, with shipments expected to reach Gaza soon, pending logistical coordination.
Anera’s commitment to supporting Gaza remains unwavering. Through adaptability and determination, Anera staff strive to overcome barriers and deliver life-saving assistance to their communities.
Food aid and health updates for today (22 November) will be added here as they come in.
November 21, 2024
Over the past week, Anera’s dedicated healthcare teams have worked tirelessly to meet the urgent medical needs of displaced families in Gaza. From mothers and children to individuals requiring specialized care, our clinics continue to provide essential services that save lives and provide vital on-going care.
Between November 14 and 19, Anera’s Mother & Child Health Clinics in Amwaj Shelter, Mawasi Khan Younis, Zawaida, and Al Hilal Hospital treated 923 individuals. These clinics are a critical lifeline, offering care to 198 lactating women, 197 pregnant women, and 427 children, along with others facing general health challenges. Malnutrition remains a significant issue, with 74 children and 126 women diagnosed with Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM), while 3 children and 3 women were identified with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM).
Beyond medical treatment, 189 women received breastfeeding counseling to support maternal and child health, and 92 women and 10 children participated in sessions promoting hygiene, waste management, and anemia prevention. For those grappling with the emotional toll of displacement, psychosocial counseling was provided to 5 women and 8 children.
Today, our healthcare center in Khan Younis served 359 patients through six specialized clinics. The wound management clinic addressed the needs of 91 patients, while the pediatric clinic provided care to 72 children. Our orthopedic, physiotherapy, and urology clinics collectively offered essential treatments, including chronic disease management, mobility support, and more. Each patient received tailored attention, ensuring they left with the care and resources they needed.
Meanwhile, in Deir Al Balah, our wound management clinic treated 42 patients. Of these, 7 were new cases, and 35 were follow-ups continuing their recovery journey.
In every clinic and community, Anera remains steadfast in its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare to the people of Gaza. With your support, we continue to respond to urgent needs.
November 20, 2024
Today, Anera’s community kitchens (tekias) prepared and distributed 13,500 hot meals to families across Gaza:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel Tekia: 9,000 meals.
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad Tekia: 4,500 meals.
In addition to meal distributions, significant relief efforts brought essential supplies to families throughout Gaza:
In Northern Gaza:
- 780 food parcels (17 kg each) provided by WCK.
- 200 blankets distributed in West Gaza and 950 blankets in East Gaza, donated by the UAE.
In Central and Southern Gaza:
- 137 tarps distributed in Khan Younis to reinforce shelters.
- 230 food parcels distributed in Khan Younis and the Middle Area.
- 1,270 pairs of shoes and 340 clothing kits provided to displaced individuals in the Middle Area.
- 300 blankets distributed in the Middle Area.
- 55 packs of adult diapers and 35 boxes of school bags distributed in Khan Younis.
These distributions, generously donated by partners like Heal Palestine, WCK, and the UAE, reflect the unwavering commitment of the Anera community to support the people of Gaza.
Anera staff was also able to distribute 4,500 Hayya Naqra bags to children, providing them with vital educational materials and a spark of hope amid the loss of a school year. These bags symbolize more than just learning—they offer a sense of normalcy for Gaza’s young generation.
Our healthcare teams in Khan Younis conducted five specialized clinics, providing care to 294 patients:
- Wound Management Clinic: 94 patients treated, including 25 new cases and 69 follow-ups.
- Dermatology Clinic: 136 patients received treatment for various skin conditions.
- Gynecology Clinic: 37 women accessed essential reproductive health services.
- Physiotherapy Clinic: 12 patients received therapy to improve mobility and alleviate pain.
- General Surgery Clinic: 15 patients, including children undergoing circumcision, were served.
Meanwhile, in Deir Al Balah, our wound management clinic treated 49 patients, including 15 new cases and 34 follow-ups, ensuring that every patient received the dedicated care they needed.
Today, the Anera team distributed 744 pairs of shoes to individuals across six camps. The team’s efforts to find the perfect fit for each recipient brought immense joy and gratitude.
November 19, 2024
Anera’s Gaza team distributed a total of 62,241 meals, including hot meals, food parcels and wheat flour. Through our Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia (community kitchen), we provided 4,500 hot meals. The team in Gaza City distributed 418 food parcels and 418 wheat flour bags provided by WFP, along with 330 food parcels from WCK, collectively providing enough food aid to support 57,741 meals.
Anera also distributed 800 blankets, with support from the UAE, to displaced people in the eastern part of Gaza City.
Anera distributed 21,139 gallons (80 cubic meters) of water, benefitting around 26,660 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Our health team conducted four clinics. Our wound management clinic in Khan Younis treated 80 patients; our non-communicable disease clinic attended to 109 patients; our ear, nose and throat clinic treated 93 people; and finally, our nutrition clinic attended to 39 patients.
Today and yesterday, our education team in Gaza distributed 1,046 Hayya Naqra (“Let’s Read”) bags to children enrolled in temporary learning spaces around Khan Younis. The bags contain educational and school items. Seven-year-old Mohammad said: “Today we are the happiest people in the world!” Eight-yearsold Aya said:”I will read the stories with my mother and all of my family!” All of the children say: Shukran Anera🌹!!
November 18, 2024
Today, Anera’s Gaza team distributed a total of 38,820 meals, including hot meals and food parcels. Through our Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia (community kitchen), we provided 4,500 hot meals. In west Gaza City, our team distributed 1,020 food parcels, each weighing 20 kilos, providing 34,320 meal servings. The majority of the food parcels were provided by WCK.
The team also distributed 1,150 blankets from the UAE to displaced people in Gaza city.
In partnership with HEAL Palestine, the team distributed 36 pairs of shoes, 124 blankets and 283 tarps to displaced people in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis.
Anera distributed 15,850 gallons (60 cubic meters) of water, benefitting around 20,000 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Our health team conducted six clinics. Our wound management clinics in Deir and Balah and Khan Younis, combined, treated 141 patients; our pediatric clinic attended to 75 patients; our general surgery clinic treated 38 people; our nutrition clinic attended to 39 patients; and, finally, at our non-communicable disease clinic, our doctors saw to the needs of 12 patients.
November 17, 2024
Today, Anera’s Gaza team distributed a total of 65,616 meals, including hot meals and food parcels. Through our Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia (community kitchen), we provided 4,500 hot meals. In east Gaza City, In west Gaza City, our team distributed 1,389 food parcels, each weighing 20 kilos, providing 61,116 meal servings. The majority of the food parcels were provided by WCK.
The team in Gaza city also distributed 1,260 UAE blankets to displaced people.
With support from HEAL Palestine, Anera distributed 1,024 pairs of shoes to displaced people in Mawasi Khan Younis.
Anera distributed 21,139 gallons (80 cubic meters) of water, benefitting around 26,660 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Our health team conducted five clinics. Our wound management clinics in Deir and Balah and Khan Younis, combined, treated 123 patients; our orthopedic clinic attended to 92 patients; our gynecology clinic treated 27 women; and, finally, our physiotherapy clinic attended to to the needs of 222 patients.
November 16, 2024
Today, Anera’s Gaza team distributed a total of 54,484 meals, including hot meals and food parcels. Through our Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia (community kitchen), we provided 4,500 hot meals. In east Gaza City, Anera distributed 896 food parcels and another 240 parcels in west Gaza City. Each parcel weighs 20 kilograms and, in total, provided of 49,984 meal servings.
In partnership with HEAL Palestine, Anera also distributed 200 blankets from the UAE to displaced people in Gaza city.
The team also distributed 21,139 gallons (80 cubic meters) of water, benefitting around 26,660 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Our health team conducted five clinics. Our wound management clinics in Deir and Balah and Khan Younis, combined, treated 152 patients; our ear, nose and throat clinic attended to 82 patients; our dermatology clinic treated 108 people; and, finally, our non-communicable disease clinic attended to to the needs of 113 patients.
Some really nice news: Anera distributed 200 learning kits to children in the Humanity First camp.
The bags contain educational and school items and will be used in temporary learning spaces.
November 15, 2024
Through our Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia (community kitchen), we provided 4,500 hot meals.
The team also distributed 21,139 gallons (80 cubic meters) of water, benefitting around 26,660 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah city, our health teams treated a total of 66 patients. Several patients had sustained minor injuries last night from the bombing of a nearby home just a few hundreds meters away from the clinic.
November 14, 2024
Today, Anera’s community kitchens prepared 4,500 hot meals for families across Gaza. At the Abu Jarad tekia in Mawasi, Khan Younis, our team worked hard to provide nourishing meals for families facing food insecurity. Thanks to the support of World Central Kitchen (WCK), we also delivered 650 food parcels packed with canned and dried goods, representing an additional 28,600 meals for families in northern Gaza.
In healthcare, our clinics in Khan Younis served 264 patients across six specialties. The wound management clinic alone treated 75 patients, while our orthopedic, pediatric, and NCD clinics provided vital care for chronic and urgent needs. In Deir Al Balah, our team also treated 54 patients in our wound clinic.
To support our healthcare team’s resilience, we held stress relief sessions today, giving our staff a chance to recharge as they continue their critical work with dedication and compassion.
Thank you to everyone making these essential efforts possible.
November 13, 2024
Today, Anera’s Gaza team distributed a total of 82,300 meals, including hot meals and food parcels. We prepared and distributed 4,200 hot meals at Sanabel tekia in Mawasi, Khan Younis. For the third day in a row, all our other tekias were closed owing to the lack of foodstuffs in Gaza.
In Gaza City, we distributed 500 World Food Programme-supplied food parcels (22 kilograms each) and 500 flour bags (25 kilograms each) to displaced families, providing enough food to support the preparation of approximately 51,700 meals. Also in Gaza City, with the support of World Central Kitchen and church-based donors we distributed 600 food parcels, each containing 20 kilograms of dried and canned foods, to displaced people. This food aid supported 26,400 meals.
In Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, in collaboration with HEAL Palestine we distributed 800 pairs of shoes today, benefitting 400 displaced families.
Anera also distributed 21,134 gallons (80,000 liters) of water, benefitting around 26,660 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
And we hosted six health clinics today. In Khan Younis, our wound clinic received many injuries today following an Israeli bombardment of a location only 200 meters (the length of a typical city block) from our clinic. Despite the proximity of the airstrike, our clinics were fully operational today and saw 288 patients. Aside from the wound clinic, we also hosted dermatology, physiotherapy, gynecology, and general surgery clinics. And at our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City, we treated a total of 50 patients.
November 12, 2024
Today, Anera and seven other humanitarian organizations published a scorecard assessing the lack of progress in improving the humanitarian situation in Gaza, which is now at its worst point since the war began in October 2023. As Anera’s president and CEO, Sean Carroll, said,
“Anera’s humanitarian workers in Gaza have spent the past year expending superhuman effort in subhuman conditions to provide assistance to civilians. Now, this well-researched, independent assessment of whether conditions for, and safe delivery of, sufficient aid into Gaza have improved over the past 30 days shows that, emphatically and alarmingly, the answer is ‘No.’ In the past month, we’ve seen families throughout Gaza, and particularly in the north, subjected to increasingly horrific conditions. This is a damning indictment of Israel’s failure to follow international humanitarian law and to respond to the critical and reasonable demands of its greatest ally, the United States. The consequences will be more innocent lives ended and destroyed. They should also include restrictions on Israel’s ability to continue prosecution of this war in a manner that is increasingly being seen as consistent with ethnic cleansing.”
Read the press release and the full report.
Today, we distributed a total of 52,798 meals, including hot meals and food parcels. Through our community kitchen tekias program, we prepared and distributed 4,200 hot meals at our Sanabel tekia in Mawasi, Khan Younis. All our other tekias were again closed today due to the continued grave scarcity of raw ingredients in Gaza.
In Gaza City, our team distributed 470 World Food Programme-supplied food parcels (22 kilograms each) and 470 flour bags (25 kilograms each) to displaced families, providing enough food to support approximately 48,598 meals.
In Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, in collaboration with HEAL Palestine we distributed 1,000 winter clothes kits to displaced families.
Also today, Anera distributed 21,134 gallons (80,000 liters) of water, benefitting around 26,660 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Today we hosted five health clinics. At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City, we treated 51 patients. And in Khan Younis, we hosted clinics for wound management, noncommunicable diseases, nutrition, and ear nose and throat, serving 346 patients.
November 11, 2024
Today, we distributed a total of 52,064 meals, including hot meals and food parcels. Through our community kitchen tekias program, Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 4,500 hot meals at our Sanabel tekia in Mawasi, Khan Younis. All our other tekias were closed today due to the lack of raw ingredients in Gaza.
In Gaza City, our team distributed 460 World Food Programme-supplied food parcels (49 pounds or 22 kilograms each) and 460 flour bags (55 pounds or 25 kilograms each) to families, providing enough food to support approximately 47,564 meals.
In Khan Younis, in collaboration with HEAL Palestine we distributed 1,100 winter clothes kits to displaced families.
We also distributed 15,850 gallons (60,000 liters) of water, benefitting around 20,000 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Today and yesterday, we distributed 494 of our Hayya Naqra (Let’s Read) educational packs to children at temporary learning spaces in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah.
We also hosted five health clinics today. In Khan Younis, our health clinics provided specialty care in wound management, pediatrics, psychiatry, and general surgery, serving 239 patients. And at our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City, we treated 43 patients.
November 10, 2024
Today, Anera’s Gaza team distributed a total of 60,700 meals, including hot meals and food parcels. Through our community kitchen tekias, Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 9,000 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 3,000 hot meals
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
In Gaza City, the team distributed 500 WFP-supplied food parcels (22 kilograms each) and 500 flour bags (25 kilograms each), providing enough food to support approximately 51,700 meals.
We also distributed 15,850 gallons (60,000 liters) of water, benefitting around 20,000 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
We also hosted six health clinics today. In Deir Al Balah City, we treated a total of 44 patients. And in Khan Younis we held health clinics for wound management, noncommunicable diseases, orthopedics, physiotherapy, and gynecology, serving 225 patients.
November 9, 2024
Today, we distributed a total of 71,530 meals, including hot meals, food parcels and flour bags to people in Gaza. Through our community kitchen tekias, Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 12,900 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of bread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
In Gaza City, the team distributed 430 WFP-supplied food parcels (22 kilograms each) and 430 flour bags (25 kilograms each), providing enough food to support approximately 44,462 meals.
In partnership with HEAL Palestine, Anera distributed 800 pairs of shoes in Deir Al Balah and 1,300 pairs in Khan Younis. In Deir Al Balah, we distributed 1,500 educational packs to children. The team also distributed 322 UAE-supplied food parcels, providing support for approximately 14,168 meals.
Anera distributed 15,850 gallons (60,000 liters) of water, benefitting around 20,000 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Our mother and child health clinics have also been active, seeing a total of 636 patients across November 2, 4, 7, and today. We held the clinics at AMWAJ shelter, Zawaida, Al Hilal hospital, and Shams Shelters. We diagnosed 17 children and one woman with severe acute malnutrition, and another 58 children and 34 women with moderate acute malnutrition. We also held breastfeeding counseling sessions for 181 women; and awareness sessions on solid waste disposal, personal hygiene and handwashing for 161 people. We also provided psychosocial support group counseling sessions seven women and five children.
November 8, 2024
Today, Anera distributed a total of 17,900 meals, including hot meals and ready to eat meals across Gaza. Through our community kitchen tekias, we prepared and distributed 12,900 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of bread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
In Gaza City, the team distributed 5,000 individual ready-to-eat meals to displaced people.
And we distributed 21,134 gallons (80,000 liters) of water, benefitting around 26,666 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
November 7, 2024
Today, Anera’s Gaza team distributed a total of 22,180 meals, including hot meals and ready to eat meals. Through our community kitchen tekias, Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 12,900 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of bread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
In the north of Gaza, Anera’s teams distributed 9,280 individual ready-to-eat meals.
In the middle area, Anera distributed 200 UNICEF hygiene kits, benefitting 400 displaced families.
Anera distributed 21,134 gallons (80,000 liters) of water, benefitting around 26,666 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Today, we hosted seven health clinics. In Khan Younis, we held six clinics, including wound management, noncommunicable diseases, orthopedics, pediatrics, urology, and physiotherapy, serving 347 patients. And at our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City, we treated 48 patients.
We also distributed 295 hygiene kits to displaced people living in different tent camps in Zawayda.
November 6, 2024
Today, Anera’s Gaza team distributed a total of 18,400 meals, including hot meals and ready-to-eat meals. Through our community kitchen tekias, we prepared and distributed 12,900 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of bread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
In the north of Gaza, Anera’s teams distributed 5,500 individual ready-to-eat meals and 357 UNICEF hygiene kits.
Anera also distributed 15,850 gallons (60,000 liters) of water, benefitting around 20,000 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Today, we hosted six health clinics in Gaza. In Khan Younis, we conducted five clinics in wound management, dermatology, physiotherapy, gynecology and general surgery, serving 265 patients. And at our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City, we treated a total of 48 patients.
November 5, 2024
Today, we distributed a total of 28,845 meals, including hot meals and ready-to-eat meals. Through our community kitchen tekias, we prepared and distributed 12,900 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
In the north of Gaza, Anera’s teams distributed 15,945 individual ready-to-eat meals and 430 UNICEF hygiene kits.
In Khan Younis, the team distributed 260 UNICEF adult diapers and 200 educational packs to children.
Anera distributed 21,134 gallons (80,000 liters) of water, benefitting around 26,666 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Today, we hosted five health clinics. In Khan Younis, we conducted four clinics, including specialties in wound management, non-communicable disease, nutrition, and ear-nose-and-throat, serving 391 patients. At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City, we treated a total of 49 patients.
We have distributed 1,300 Hayya Naqra (Let’s Read) bags of educational supplies to children joining Anera’s temporary learning spaces and psychosocial support activities in southern Gaza.
November 4, 2024
Today, Anera’s Gaza team distributed a total of 36,200 meals, including hot meals, ready-to-eat meals and food parcels. Through our tekias (community kitchens), Anera’s Gaza team in Gaza prepared and distributed the following hot meals:
• Mawasi, Khan Younis (Sanabel) tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 flatbreads
• Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
In the north of Gaza, Anera’s teams 20,000 individual ready-to-eat meals. In the south, the team distributed 100 UAE 15-kilo food parcels providing enough food for 3,300 meals.
The team in the north also distributed UNICEF hygiene kits to 500 displaced families.
Anera distributed 21,134 gallons (80 cubic meters) of water, serving around 26,660 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah.
Anera’s health team conducted six clinics today:
- Our wound management clinics in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah saw 141 patients
- Our pediatric clinic treated 92 children
- Our general surgery clinic saw to the needs of 36 patients
- Our psychiatric clinic attended to 10 patients
- And our non-communicable disease clinic saw 10 patients
November 3, 2024
Today, Anera’s Gaza team distributed 48,700 meals, including hot meals, ready-to-eat meals and food parcels. Through our tekias (community kitchens), Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed 8,400 hot meals through our Mawasi, Khan Younis (Sanabel) and our Deir Al Balah tekias.
In the north of Gaza, Anera’s teams distributed 23,800 individual ready-to-eat meals. In the south, the team distributed 500 UAE 15-kilo food parcels, containing rice, oil, sugar and three types of canned foods. The parcels provided 16,500 meals.
In northern Gaza, the team distributed hygiene kits to 500 displaced families.
Anera distributed 21,134 gallons (80 cubic meters) of water, serving around 26,660 displaced people residing in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah.
Yesterday and today, with support from the International Rescue Committee, Anera’s team in Gaza distributed 1,200 fun and educational Hayya Naqra (Let’s Read) bags to children participating in our psychosocial and safe learning space activities in Deir Al Balah and Zawayda.
Anera’s health team in Gaza conducted six clinics, collectively serving 232 patients. Two wound management clinics, in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis, attended to 115 patients. Our non-communicable disease clinic treated nine patients. Our orthopedic clinic served 99 patients. Our gynecology clinic attended to 31 patients and 21 patients received care in our physiotherapy clinic.
November 2, 2024
Only minimal quantities of food are allowed into Gaza, and the market is sparsely stocked with essential items. Compounding this crisis is the skyrocketing cost of basic goods, drastically reducing purchasing power and leaving many families unable to afford the food they need.
Our health team’s findings at Anera’s mother and child clinic today prove the effect that the shortage of food is having in Gaza: 45 women and 28 children were diagnosed today with moderate acute malnutrition.
This is an urgent wake-up call. Immediate action is required to address the severe food insecurity and prevent widespread hunger in Gaza.
Today, we distributed a total of 29,900 meals, including hot meals, ready-to-eat meals and fresh produce. Through our tekias (community kitchens), the team prepared and distributed:
- Northern (Jabalia | Gaza City) tekias: 21,500 ready-to-eat meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis (Sanabel) tekia: 2,400 hot meals and 1,800 flatbreads
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 meals
In the North, Anera distributed hygiene kits to 500 families and, in the Deir Al Balah, we distributed 500 packages of seniors’ diapers, both from UNICEF.
Today, Anera’s health team successfully served 404 patients:
- Wound clinics in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah served 163 patients
- ENT clinic saw to 122 patients
- Dermatology clinic treated 156 patients
- Non-communicable disease clinic attended to 6 patients
November 1, 2024
Today, Anera’s Gaza team distributed a total of 18,600 meals, including hot meals and ready-to-eat meals, as follows:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 2,400 hot meals
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
- Gaza City: 10,200 ready-to-eat meals
Thursday October 31, 2024
Throughout October, Anera has been working tirelessly to meet the urgent needs of Gaza’s most vulnerable communities. Through a partnership with the World Food Program (WFP), we’ve distributed critical food supplies to ensure that families and individuals have access to nutritious meals during this challenging time.
For the month of October, Anera distributed 1,500 boxes of lipid-based nutrient supplements (LNS)—equal to 450,000 snack-sized meals—to children under five as well as pregnant and lactating women. These nutrient-rich sachets provide a convenient and essential source of nourishment for young children and mothers, helping bridge nutritional gaps amid food shortages. Additionally, 3,800 ready-to-eat meal (RTE) boxes were distributed to 3,800 families, providing approximately 135,888 meals in total, with each RTE box weighing 16 kg. These efforts have been crucial in addressing food insecurity for families across Gaza.
In parallel with food distribution, Anera has focused on community empowerment through the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) training. The fifth training session took place this month, bringing together 50 recent graduates who have worked with the Mother and Child Health project funded by UNICEF. The training was met with enthusiasm, with participants pledging to advocate for PSEA awareness within their communities, promoting safety and dignity for all.
Our healthcare teams in Gaza continue to provide vital medical services across multiple clinics. Here’s a look at the day’s activities:
- Deir Al Balah Wound Management Clinic
On October 31, the wound management team in Deir Al Balah treated a total of 52 patients, including 19 new cases and 33 follow-up visits. Each patient received dedicated care to support their recovery, underscoring our commitment to specialized wound treatment. - Khanyounis Health Center Clinics
In Khanyounis, our health center offered six essential clinics on October 31, serving 411 patients:- Wound Management Clinic: Treated 95 patients, including 36 new cases and 59 follow-ups.
- Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Clinic: Provided care for 10 patients, including 7 ongoing cases and 3 suspected new cases.
- Orthopedic Clinic: Delivered services to 121 patients in need of musculoskeletal support.
- Pediatric Clinic: Attended to 98 children, ensuring they received necessary medical attention.
- Physiotherapy Clinic: Assisted 8 patients with rehabilitative therapy.
- Urology Clinic: Supported 79 individuals with specialized urological care.
Through these combined efforts in food assistance, youth training, and healthcare provision, Anera continues to support Gaza’s communities during a time of immense need. Our staff remain committed to meeting both the immediate and long-term needs of individuals and families across the region.
Wednesday October 30, 2024
Today, we distributed a total of 33,900 meals, including hot meals and fresh produce. Through our community kitchen tekias, we collectively prepared and distributed 12,900 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 hot meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 2,400 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
We also distributed 1,050 fresh produce parcels to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In Deir Al Balah, we distributed hygiene kits to 360 families, funded by UNICEF.
We also hosted seven health clinics today. In Khan Younis, we conducted six clinics, specialty treatment in wound management, noncommunicable diseases, dermatology, physiotherapy, gynecology and general surgery, serving 353 patients. And at our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City, we treated 44 patients.
Tuesday October 29, 2024
Dorothy Wickenden profiles Anera’s courageous Gaza team in the latest issue of The New Yorker.
And Anera head Sean Carroll spoke to CNN yesterday and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation today about the catastrophic impact of barring UNRWA from operating in Palestine. See all our recent media mentions.
The situation in Gaza is becoming increasingly severe. Today, only one of our community kitchens was operational due to the extreme shortage of supplies coming into Gaza. In Mawasi, Khan Younis, we managed to prepare 6,000 hot meals and distributed 1,800 loaves of bread. This food is very meaningful for those it reaches but these numbers fall far, far short of meeting the needs of the public as hunger and starvation deepens.
The scarcity and soaring prices of fresh produce restrict access to all but a few. Our fresh produce parcels have shrunk to only 8 kilograms (about 18 pounds) for each family, with five people in the typical family. Today, our produce distribution in the south included a mix of eggplants, cucumbers, sweet potatoes, molokhia, peppers, and oranges, collectively contributing enough food aid to prepare 18,400 meals.
In northern Gaza, the outlook is equally bleak, with supply shortages worsening each day. There were no aid distributions today.
Thanks to our donors, we are now supporting 25 temporary learning spaces in Gaza, providing some educational enrichment, psychosocial support and recreational activities and informal learning for more than 2,000 children amid the war and as classrooms have been shuttered for over a year.
We also hosted five health clinics today. At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City, we treated 59 patients. And in Khan Younis, we operated four health clinics, with specialties in wound management, noncommunicable diseases, nutrition, and ear-nose-and-throat, serving 377 patients. One of the patients we served today was born in 1927. She is 97 years old.
And in Zawayda, Deir Al Balah, our mother and child clinic staff hosted a one-day training supported by UNICEF on the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse for 20 of our clinic’s physicians, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, and nutritionists.
Monday October 28, 2024
Through our Mawasi, Khan Younis tekia, the team served 6,000 hot meals and 1,800 flatbreads.
We also distributed 1,050 fresh produce baskets to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In Khan Younis, the team distributed 200 hygiene kits, funded by UNICEF.
Our health team in Gaza hosted clinics in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis. In Khan Younis, our wound management clinic served 96 patients, while our noncommunicable disease clinic saw 11 patients. In Deir Al Balah, our wound management clinic attended to 52 patients. Our pediatric care clinic saw to health needs of 104 children, while our general surgery clinic treated 43 patients.
Sunday October 27, 2024
Through our Mawasi, Khan Younis tekia, the team served 6,000 hot meals and 1,800 flatbreads.
Anera also distributed 1,050 fresh produce baskets to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In the north of Gaza, Anera’s team distributed 325 25-kilogram bags of flour.
In Khan Younis, the team distributed 300 hygiene kits, funded by UNICEF.
Anera facilitated a one-day training on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse for 25 employees and volunteers of the Human Development Association in Mawasi, Khan Younis. The training (hosted at a local nonprofit that provides health, educational, psychological, and relief services) primarily engaged youth participants. Initially, some participants were hesitant, but the session successfully encouraged open discussion of their concerns and ideas. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with requests for additional training on both related and unrelated topics. Participants also inquired about certificates to acknowledge their attendance.
Our health team in Gaza hosted clinics in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis. In Khan Younis, our wound management clinic served 86 patients, while our noncommunicable disease clinic saw 11 patients. In Deir Al Balah, our wound management clinic attended to 47 patients. Our orthopedic care clinic saw to health needs of 110 people, while our physiotherapy clinic saw to the needs of 43 patients.
Saturday October 26, 2024
Through our Mawasi, Khan Younis tekia, the team served 6,000 hot meals and 1,800 flatbreads.
Anera also distributed 1,050 fresh produce baskets to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In the north of Gaza, Anera’s teams distributed 325 food parcels, providing enough food for 19,500 meal, and 325 25-kilogram bags of flour.
In Deir Al Balah, the team distributed 400 hygiene kits, funded by UNICEF.
Our health team in Gaza hosted clinics in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis. In Khan Younis, our wound management clinic served 96 patients, while our noncommunicable disease clinic saw 11 patients. In Deir Al Balah, our wound management clinic attended to 52 patients. Our pediatric care clinic saw to health needs of 104 children, while our general surgery clinic treated 43 patients.
Anera’s mother and child health clinic in at the Al Hilal Hospital saw to the needs of 441 patients, with medical care provided by a general practitioner, a pediatrician, and a gynecologist. The clinic also hosted hygiene and health promotion sessions, breastfeeding counseling and one-on-one counseling sessions with a psychologist.
Today, Anera conducted a one-day training on Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse for staff from temporary learning spaces, with three representatives from Al Hiba Shelter in attendance. Participants were highly engaged and expressed appreciation for the training. Staff also requested additional sessions on topics such as child education in emergencies and other relevant areas.
Friday October 25, 2024
We, the undersigned organizations, appeal to all UN member states to secure an immediate ceasefire across Gaza, Lebanon, Israel and the region, and to end the impunity that has allowed atrocities by Israeli forces against civilians to continue and escalate. Without accountability, there will be no red lines and no rock bottom.
Israel’s war in Gaza, following the deadly attacks by Palestinian armed groups on 7 October 2023, is the latest and most horrific onslaught of violence in the decades-long Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory. After a year of unfathomable killing and destruction, patterns of civilian harm by Israeli forces are spreading and escalating from Gaza to Lebanon, while rocket attacks by armed groups in Lebanon continue. We are now on the precipice of even greater devastation across the region.
Through our Mawasi, Khan Younis tekia, the team served 2,400 hot meals and 1,800 flatbreads.
October 24, 2024
Violence and mass displacement of Palestinian families continues in northern Gaza, particularly in Jabalia, Beit Lahia, and Beit Hanoun, where many observers are describing the situation as ethnic cleansing. Civilians, already exhausted and with few remaining resources, are being forced by the IDF further south under relentless bombardment. In Gaza’s middle area and south, Anera staff continue to deliver aid and healthcare services to displaced people.
Deir Al Balah Wound Management Clinic:
Today, our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah treated 43 patients. Among them, 14 were new cases, while 29 were follow-ups. The clinic continues to provide essential care to the local community.
Khan Younis Healthcare Center:
Our healthcare center in Khan Younis operated six clinics today, serving a total of 402 patients across different specialties:
- Wound Management Clinic: 85 patients (29 new cases, 56 follow-ups).
- Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Clinic: 12 patients (6 follow-ups, 6 in good health).
- Orthopedic Clinic: 115 patients.
- Pediatric Clinic: 80 patients.
- Physiotherapy Clinic: 17 patients.
- Urological Clinic: 93 patients.
These clinics continue to provide critical healthcare services to displaced families and individuals in Gaza.
October 23, 2024
Today, we distributed a total of 38,400 meals, including hot meals and fresh produce. Through our community kitchen tekias, we collectively prepared and distributed, 17,400 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 hot meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
We also distributed 1,050 fresh produce parcels to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
And we hosted seven health clinics today. At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City, we treated a total of 44 patients. And in Khan Younis, we held six clinics, with specialties in wound management, noncommunicable diseases, dermatology, physiotherapy, gynecology and general surgery, serving 370 patients.
October 22, 2024
Today, we distributed a total of 38,400 meals, including hot meals, and fresh produce. Through our community kitchen tekias, we collectively prepared and distributed, 17,400 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 hot meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
We also distributed 1,050 fresh produce parcels to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In Khan Younis, the team distributed 230 hygiene kits, with each kit serving two families.
We also hosted five health clinics today. At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City, we treated a total of 41 patients. And in Khan Younis, we conducted four clinics, specializing in wound management, noncommunicable diseases, nutrition, and ear-nose-and-throat, serving 374 patients.
October 21, 2024
Today, we distributed a total of 42,900 meals, including hot meals and fresh produce. Through our community kitchen tekias, we collectively prepared and distributed 21,900 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 hot meals
- Khan Younis | Fish Fresh Restaurant tekia: 4,500 hot meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
We also distributed 1,050 fresh produce parcels to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
And we hosted six field health clinics today. In Khan Younis, we conducted clinics specializing in wound management, noncommunicable diseases, pediatrics, psychiatry, and general surgery, serving 291 patients. At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah, we treated a total of 44 patients.
October 20, 2024
The situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate rapidly, with daily reports of evacuations, destruction and attacks affecting both humanitarian efforts and the lives of civilians. Merchants are taking a 17% fee when dispensing money, further adding to the financial strain on those trying to survive.
In the south, looting has become a daily occurrence, with organized gangs targeting humanitarian convoys. Just yesterday, four major convoys from humanitarian organizations were looted. Twenty trucks were stripped of their supplies, with the IDF watching on and even advising organizations not to use escort teams for protection.
In the north, the situation is even more dire. IDPs (internally displaced persons), desperate for resources, are resorting to looting. In the past days, Israeli forces have forcibly evacuated civilians from UNRWA schools in Beit Lahia, separating men from women and children. The latter were forced to walk south, while the men were detained for investigation. Entire neighborhoods are being destroyed, leaving bodies in the streets that can’t be retrieved and people still trapped in the rubble.
The violence is also impacting critical medical facilities. The Indonesian Hospital and its surrounding area in Beit Lahia were completely evacuated yesterday, and the northern areas of Beit Lahia, Beit Hanoun, and Jabalia are under evacuation orders as the IDF systematically clears out these regions.
Anera’s own distribution center on Salah Al Din Street, where we have essential supplies, is now at risk. We evacuated our guards for their safety and are seeking ways now to move them to Gaza City for distribution. With the IDF watching as trucks are looted, it is becoming increasingly difficult to ensure the safe delivery of aid.
Despite the chaos, our team in the north has been accounted for and is safe. However, the question remains: how can we continue to deliver aid under these conditions? Our amazing Gaza team is working constantly to adapt to these dangerous conditions, but the situation continues to get more precarious by the day.
Today, we distributed a total of 57,900 meals, including hot meals, and fresh produce. Through our community kitchen tekias, we collectively prepared and distributed 17,400 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread.
- Deir Al Balah tekia/ Central Gaza tekia: 6,000 meals.
We also distributed 1,050 fresh produce parcels to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In the north of Gaza, Anera’s teams distributed 325 food parcels (providing 60 meal servings each and 19,500 meals in total) and 325 25-kilogram bags of flour.
We also hosted six health clinics today. In Khan Younis, we served 270 patients, including our wound management, noncommunicable disease, orthopedic, physiotherapy, and gynecology specialties. Our Khan Younis clinics also hosted the polio vaccination team in our clinic today for the second dose for polio. And at our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah, we treated 43 patients.
October 19, 2024
Today, we distributed a total of 62,400 meals, including hot meals, food parcels and fresh produce. Through our community kitchen tekias, we collectively prepared and distributed 21,900 hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 meals
- Khan Younis | Fish Fresh Restaurant tekia: 4,500 meals.
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread.
- Deir Al Balah tekia/ Central Gaza tekia: 6,000 meals.
We also distributed 1,050 fresh produce parcels to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In the north of Gaza, Anera’s teams distributed food parcels containing a total of 19,500 meals, and 325 25-kilogram bags of flour.
In Deir Al Balah, we distributed 7,200 bars of soap, funded by UNICEF, to 900 families.
We also hosted six health clinics today. At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah City. We treated a total of 60 patients, all of whom received the needed proper care from our clinic’s team. In Khan Younis, we held four clinics and saw a total of 468 patients (105+120+133+110), specializing in wound management, noncommunicable disease, ear-nose-and-throat, and dermatology clinics. And at our mother and child health clinic at Shams Shelter in Mawasi Qarara saw 134 patients. The clinic diagnosed two children with severe acute malnutrition, and four women and four children with moderate acute malnutrition. We also provided 10 women with breastfeeding counseling; seven women and three children with psychosocial support activities; 22 women and 10 men with awareness sessions about polio, safe disposal of solid waste, nutritional supplements and the services of the clinic.
October 18, 2024
Today, we distributed a total of 21,900 meals through our community kitchen tekias:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 hot meals
- Khan Younis | Fish Fresh Restaurant tekia: 4,500 hot meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals
October 17, 2024
A limited amount of aid has reached northern Gaza after two weeks of a complete blockade. Despite urgent calls for more access, only a few lorries carrying essential supplies like food, water, medical items, and shelter materials have been allowed in. The UN describes this as a “trickle,” warning that critical supplies are nearly depleted. Hospitals in Jabalia are overwhelmed and cut off amid ongoing Israeli military operations, struggling to treat the displaced population.
The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC), a global multi-partner initiative, helps assess the severity of food insecurity using internationally recognized standards. Governments, UN agencies, NGOs, and civil society collaborate to provide evidence-based analysis for effective decision-making. In Gaza, the IPC’s latest report shows that 133,000 people are at risk of famine (Phase 5) due to ongoing conflict, displacement, and infrastructure damage. The IPC’s analytical approach informs both emergency responses and long-term policy and program planning.
Today, Anera’s Gaza team provided critical food aid, clean water, and medical services, distributing a total of 114,910 meals to families in need.
Our tekias (community kitchens) played a vital role, preparing and distributing 22,800 hot meals across several locations:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 meals
- Khan Younis | Fish Fresh Restaurant tekia: 4,500 meals, along with 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 meals
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,900 meals
In addition, 1,050 fresh produce baskets were delivered to displaced families in Rafah, Khan Younis, and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 23,100 meals.
In northern Gaza, our teams distributed 650 WFP food parcels and 650 bags of wheat flour (25 kg each), which together provided 67,210 meal servings for families in need.
To promote hygiene and health, we also distributed 289 boxes of soap bars supplied by UNICEF to 2,601 displaced families in the Middle Area and Khan Younis.
Anera supplied 70 cubic meters of water, benefiting over 23,300 displaced people living in informal shelters in Deir Al Balah and Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Today, our medical teams worked in five clinics in Khan Younis, serving a total of 295 patients with wound management, care for non-communicable diseases, orthopedic services, pediatric care, and physiotherapy. In our wound management clinic alone, we treated 81 patients—40 were follow-up cases, while 41 were new cases receiving crucial treatment.At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah city, an additional 53 patients received necessary care, including 13 new cases and 40 follow-ups. Our dedicated team ensured each patient was treated with the proper medical attention required for their recovery.
October 16, 2024
- Yesterday, the UN reported that in Gaza, “at least 75,000 people have been displaced over the past 10 days, mostly within the north.”
- The same report notes that “overall food aid entering Gaza is at its lowest level in months, and commercial goods are barely trickling in.”
Today, we finalized the distribution of two Direct Relief shipments of medical aid to five local health partners in southern Gaza.
We operated six of our health clinics today. In Khan Youns, we hosted five clinics, seeing 304 patients, providing specialty care in wound management, noncommunicable diseases, dermatology, physiotherapy, and gynecology.
And at our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah, we treated 56 patients. Also, today for the third day the polio vaccination campaign is continuing in our clinic.
And earlier this week our mother and child health clinic operated Saturday through Monday in Zawayda and Khan Younis, seeing 360 patients in all. The clinics diagnosed one woman and one child with severe acute malnutrition and 13 women and 4 children with moderate acute malnutrition. We also held breastfeeding counseling sessions for 18 women and psychosocial support activities for four women and five children. Another 90 people attended our awareness sessions about polio and personal hygiene for children.
October 15, 2024
We have produced a short film profiling the work and daily life of our program manager in Gaza, Sami Matar, during the war.
Today, we distributed 63,900 meals to hungry people in Gaza, including hot meals, food parcels and fresh produce. Through four of our community kitchen tekias, we collectively prepared and distributed 21,900 hot meals in Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah.
We also distributed 1,050 fresh produce parcels to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In northern Gaza, our team distributed 350 food parcels donated by the United Arab Emirates, providing 60 meal servings each, or 21,000 meals in total.
Apart from food, we distributed 10,080 bars of soap to 1,260 families, funded by UNICEF.
We also hosted five health clinics today, with support from Together Rising and Project Rozana. In Khan Younis, our wound management, noncommunicable disease, nutrition, and ear-nose-and-throat clinics saw 341 patients.
In Deir Al Balah, our wound management clinic attended to 58 patients. Yesterday and today, our clinic also hosted the polio vaccination campaign. Hundreds of children sheltering in the area have been vaccinated at our clinic these past two days, along with vitamin A supplementation.
October 14, 2024
Reports from Gaza and media outlets describe the forced evacuation of families from North Gaza and Jabalia camp. There is growing concern that this may signal a broader effort to empty the northern half of Gaza and convert it into a restricted military zone. Areej, one of Anera’s program managers in North Gaza, shares a firsthand account of the situation, shedding light on the difficult realities she and others are facing during this critical time. Read Areej’s account and watch her film >>>
Through our tekias (community kitchens), the Gaza team prepared and distributed the following hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 meals
- Khan Younis | Fish Fresh Restaurant tekia: 4,500 meals.
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread.
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 meals and 2,700 loaves of flatbread.
We also distributed 1,050 fresh produce baskets to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In response to the growing needs in northern Gaza, Anera is delivering essential aid to displaced families and communities:
- 8,600 meals in Jabalia
- 1,850 meals in Al Saraya
- 550 meals in Sabra
- 600 food parcels in east Gaza City
- 340 food parcels in west Gaza City
- 561 flour, meal, and rice bags in northern Gaza
- Hygiene kits for 1,500+ families in west Gaza City with UNICEF
From the 12th through today, Anera distributed soap to 4,725 families in Dier Al Balah.
We also hosted four health clinics in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis. In Khan Younis, our wound management clinic served 76 patients, while our pediatric clinic saw to the needs of 68 children. In Deir Al Balah, our wound management clinic attended to 51 patients. Our general surgery clinic treated 62 patients.
October 13, 2024
Anera’s team, through our tekias (community kitchens), prepared and distributed the following hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 meals
- Khan Younis | Fish Fresh Restaurant tekia: 4,500 meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 meals and 2,700 loaves of flatbread
We also distributed 1,050 fresh produce baskets to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In Jabalia and Gaza City, with support from the UAE, the team distributed 11,561 ready-to-eat meals and 940 food parcels, providing 56,400 meals. They also gave out 1,122 25-kilogram bags of rice.
We also hosted six health clinics in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis. In Khan Younis, our wound management clinic served 63 patients, while our noncommunicable disease clinic saw 9 patients. In Deir Al Balah, our wound management clinic attended to 46 patients. Our orthopedic clinic treated 107 clients, while our gynecology clinic saw to the needs of 38 women. And, finally, our physiotherapy clinic tended to 13 patients.
October 12, 2024
Through our tekias (community kitchens), Anera’s team in Gaza prepared and distributed the following hot meals:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 meals
- Khan Younis | Fish Fresh Restaurant tekia: 4,500 meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 meals and 2,700 loaves of flatbread
We also distributed 1,030 fresh produce baskets to displaced people in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah, providing enough food to support 21,000 meals.
In northern Gaza, the team distributed 1,030 food parcels, providing 61,800 meal servings.
Anera’s health team in Gaza today conducted four clinics in Khan Younis serving 453 patients. In Deir Al Balah, our wound management clinic attended to 59 patients.
October 11, 2024
As of October 8, 2024, more than 42,000 Palestinians in Gaza have been killed and 97,590 are reported injured, with thousands still missing under almost 39 million tons of rubble. Some 90% of the population in Gaza remains internally displaced and in abysmal conditions, including continuous bombardments, heavy rains and floods. Women and children, who make up the majority of displaced population, face heightened vulnerabilities including health risks, limited access to reproductive services, and particular exposure to malnutrition.
Updates on humanitarian access
Thousands of food and hygiene kits have been delayed at various procurement points across Egypt and Jordan due to prioritization requirements, security concerns and logistical constraints.
Displacement orders continue to have a significant impact on humanitarian organizations’ ability to reach people in need, with some organizations reporting over a 30% decrease in distribution totals due to such movement restrictions.
Multiple humanitarian organizations continued to be compelled to halt, cancel, or delay operations due to the impact of hostilities.
Humanitarian staff experience daily fear and tension with reports of intimidation and threats, as well as loss of life, destruction of livelihoods, and forced displacement.
Restrictions on fuel have forced humanitarian organizations to reduce or minimize their movements inside Gaza. Although many INGOs receive fuel from UN agencies, national partners reported either not receiving fuel or receiving insufficient quantities.
The lack of cash liquidity has made it increasingly difficult to pay national staff and many employees are unable to withdraw their salaries or face extremely high exchange rates.
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Through our tekias (community kitchens), we prepared and distributed the following hot meals:
• Mawasi, Khan Younis | Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 meals
• Mawasi, Khan Younis | Sanabel tekia: 6,900 meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
• Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 meals and 2,700 loaves of flatbread
In the north of Gaza, Anera’s teams distributed 1,000 ready-to-eat meals and 2,000 25-kilogram bags of flour.
October 10, 2024
Anera’s Gaza staff continue to provide food and health services to communities in need. Through our community kitchens and ready-to-eat meal distribution, we delivered a total of 22,700 hot meals. In North Gaza, 800 ready-to-eat meals were provided, while in Mawasi Khan Younis, 4,500 meals were served by Abu Jarad Tekia and Sanabel Tekia prepared 6,900 meals and distributed 1,800 loaves of bread. Fish Fresh Tekia delivered 13,500 meals across three days. The Central Gaza Tekia distributed 6,000 meals and 2,700 loaves of bread.
We also distributed 1,050 vegetable baskets weighing 9 kg each across Rafah, Khan Younis, and the Middle Area, providing enough food for 126,000 meals. Additionally, 570 dried and canned food parcels were distributed in the north, funded by the UAE, and we provided baby cereal and formula to a hospital. In the Middle Area, 200 boxes of soap were given to 1,800 families, funded by UNICEF.
Healthcare Services Update
At our wound management clinic in Deir Al Balah, we treated 39 patients today, including 12 new cases. In our mother and child health clinics on October 9-10, a total of 568 patients were served, including 207 lactating women, 49 pregnant women, and 271 children. Several malnutrition cases were identified, with women and children receiving necessary treatment and counseling.
Our six clinics in Khan Younis served 317 patients today. The wound management clinic saw 104 patients, while the orthopedic clinic treated 83 individuals. The pediatric, urology, physiotherapy, and NCD clinics also provided care, ensuring continued access to vital health services despite the ongoing conflict.
October 9, 2024
Today, we delivered a total of 21,900 hot meals through our community kitchen tekias:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis, Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 hot meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis, Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Mawasi, Khan Younis, Fish Fresh tekia: 4,500 hot meals
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals and 2,700 loaves of flatbread
In northern Gaza, we distributed 2,000 20-kilogram dried and canned food parcels, provided by the UAE — enough food for 120,000 meals.
We also delivered a total of 1,050 fresh produce parcels today in Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah.
Our soap distributions also continued today. We distributed 10,800 bars of soap funded by UNICEF to 1,350 families in Mawasi, Khan Younis.
Our health clinics were also operating today:
- Deir Al Balah wound management clinic treated 61 patients
- Khan Younis clinics treated 253 patients in the following specialties
- noncommunicable disease
- wound management
- dermatology
- gynecology
- physiotherapy
October 8, 2024
Through our community kitchen tekias, today we prepared and served a total of 17,400 hot meals through our community kitchens (and ready-to-eat meals in the north), as follows:
- Mawasi, Khan Younis, Abu Jarad tekia: 4,500 hot meals
- Mawasi, Khan Younis, Sanabel tekia: 6,900 hot meals and 1,800 loaves of flatbread
- Deir Al Balah tekia: 6,000 hot meals and 2,700 loaves of flatbread
And in northern Gaza we distributed 6,000 ready-to-eat meals.
We also distributed a total of 1,050 parcels of fresh produce to Rafah, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah. Each nine kilogram parcel provides enough food to prepare 60 meals (63,000 meals total).
Apart from food, in Mawasi, Khan Younis we distributed 11,520 bars of soap to 1,440 families in southern Gaza, with funding provided by UNICEF.
At our health clinics, we provided the following services today:
- Deir Al Balah City wound management clinic treated a total of 56 patients
- Khan Younis clinics served 316 patients in these specialties
- noncommunicable diseases clinic
- wound management clinic
- nutrition clinic
- ear, nose and throat clinic
