CAFOD, the Catholic Agency for Overseas Development, has issued a call for prayers for two doctors from Caritas Jerusalem, its partner organisation, who were injured during a recent assault in the Al-Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza.
The doctors were caught in an intense bombardment that devastated parts of the camp, leaving many families and communities without anything.
The assault also disrupted vital infrastructure and led to numerous civilian casualties, cutting off access to essential healthcare and support services.
A spokesperson for Caritas Jerusalem told CAFOD: "On the night of Friday, November 1, 2024, a bombardment struck North of Al-Nuseirat refugee camp, injuring two Caritas doctors and devastating their families.
A female doctor sustained a leg injury, while a male doctor was pulled from the rubble with a broken collarbone. Tragically, he lost his brother, his brother’s wife, and their two young children, including a six-week-old infant. Other family members were also injured. The father of a second female Caritas doctor was injured in the same incident.
The doctors were at home with their families when the attack occurred. They work at Caritas Medical Point in the South of Al-Nuseirat camp.
All we can do is pray and hope for a swift recovery for the injured. We reiterate our plea for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the region to prevent further loss of innocent lives."