Newsletter from Gaza - December 2025 |
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Hello, how are you? I wanted to check in with you. |
| | | I am very puzzled about the developments in Gaza over the past couple of months. The
joy over the 10th October ceasefire deal is overshadowed by daily
attacks on Gaza and aid delivery far below the agreed amount.
With
over 90% of the infrastructure being destroyed, there is an urgent need
for machines to remove rubble and material for reconstruction.
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Following
the continuation of attacks, an estimated 360 people have been killed
in Gaza, and over 922 have been wounded since the ceasefire deal came
into effect on 10 October 2025.
You may know
that a blockade on goods and people has been in place in Gaza since
2007, making people rely on aid deliveries since then, while also
restricting people’s movement entering or exiting Gaza.
Before
October 2023, approximately 500 trucks entered Gaza daily, just enough
to meet the essential needs of the 2.2 million population. This supply
line was significantly cut during most of the 2-year war between 2023
and 2025, leaving enormous gaps in life-saving and nutritious food,
medicine, shelter, and other supplies. Although the ceasefire deal set a goal of 600 trucks per day, only 145 to 287 trucks are actually entering Gaza daily, which is still far below the promised level.
Until
now, Sami and his family have received only aid once. While more items
are available on the market now, prices remain high, especially since
most people lack income and rely entirely on donations and aid.
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marked the annual transition to the wet and cold season. Temperatures
dropped from 24 °C to an average of 19 °C during the day, with a night
low of approximately 11 °C. On the days after the November Newsletter,
rain had poured onto Gaza, and a severe storm hit especially the people
in tents hard. The heavy rains caused widespread flooding due to the
severe damage to infrastructure, pipes, and the sewage system during the
war.
You
have probably seen many pictures of flooded and destroyed tents,
children walking barefoot in water, and people desperately searching for
shelter. These images are heartbreaking, but they do not show what
happened after the storm, when waterborne infections and illnesses from
the cold increased. | | |
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The Storm destroyed all | Like many people in Gaza, Sami and his family were severely affected by the storm.
When
the weather forecast warned of an upcoming storm, Sami invested
significant time, effort, and money in stabilizing the two tents where
his and his aunt’s families lived. He strengthened the tent's wooden
structure, installed a tarp for additional rain protection, and sealed
all potential gaps to prevent rain from entering the tent. |
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However,
there was no chance that the tens would withstand the storm. Initially,
significant leaks through the tent made mattresses and items wet.
But
worse was about to happen on the night of the 15th November: the storm
intensified, and while Sami tried to hold the tent back with all his
strength, the wind lifted both tents, blew them off the ground, and completely destroyed them.
The
situation was truly miserable. While rain and storms raged, neighbours
took Sami’s family of 13 into their tents, providing at least some
shelter. The next day, the devastation was evident everywhere. Sami
stepped up and helped his neighbour and community to manage the flood by
digging a drainage system. |
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Thank you for your donations We received your donations just after the storm began and were able to support Sami and his family quickly. Thank you for your support!
We raised a total of 561 Euro (654 USD) and sent the funds to Sami (after deducting bank transfer costs).
With
our support, Sami was able to buy a medium-sized tent that could
accommodate his mother and siblings. Luckily, Sami raised more donations
and borrowed money to buy a second tent, so that after 2 nights at the
neighbours’, and a lot of work on the tents during the days, the family
was able to be in their own two tents again.
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The water pipeline and Solar Panel are still working well In
October, we collected donations to repair a solar device that would
provide the electricity needed to power a water pump. The success was
that 3,000 people in Sami’s community had access to water at their tents
and didn’t have to spend all day carrying it from far away.
I want to share my amazement with you- this is truly the definition of kindness, resilience and community support:
When
I asked Sami about the pump's status, he humbly mentioned he has a
morning routine. At 9:45 am, Sami or his brother Mahmoud connects the
hoses to the pump and runs the device for 3 hours so that everyone can
fill their water storage for the day. Additionally, both boys perform
weekly maintenance to ensure the device doesn’t break down.
When I asked him whether others in the community help, he responded: “ I honestly never think about everyone else- when I do something good, I don’t look to see whether others help or not”.
Sami
is an exceptionally kind and helpful young man. He is a blessing to all
who are allowed to meet him. Also, I feel blessed to have met him! |  | | |
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Please donate Just
as we all need a monthly income to cover our expenses, people in Gaza
need money to live. Ironically, war is expensive, especially for those
directly affected. While they often have no source of income, the
expenses are astronomical due to the scarcity of everything.
As winter has just begun, I ask you to support Sami and his family in their efforts to survive the cold season. The family urgently needs seven blankets to keep everyone warm. Additionally, winter clothes and shoes are required. Refurbishments on the tents will be needed, as the weather wears them out quickly.
Daily expenses for food and basic necessities average 120 Shekels (approximately 30 Euros).
Additionally, Sami’s little sister needs penicillin injections
every 21 days. It’s not easy for Sami to find a pharmacy that stocks
penicillin, but the last time he was lucky enough to get it, he paid 250
USD for the injection.
Together, we can help Sami and his family get better through the upcoming winter.
Thank you! | | |
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A symbol for hope and peace As the year comes to an end, many of us want to feel hopeful about what lies ahead.
For the first time in 3 years, the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Bethlehem took place.
This might be the sign we were waiting for, and hopefully, the
Christmas tree's light shines beyond the borders of the occupied West
Bank, reminding humanity of our core values.
From all of our hearts, we wish you and everyone a blessed and peaceful Christmas and holiday time!
May we, individually and collectively, find compassion and take action to strive for justice and peace.
Merry Christmas and much love from,
Luna, Iyad & Felix |  |
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Its on us, the people.
Let's stand up for humanity! Our support and voices save lives.
We are the millions!
And we can make the change.
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Dr. Luna Mehrain supported by: Felix van Loon (IT) Iyad Kaddoura (Finance) |
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