Caritas Jerusalem expressed “its deep relief and hope” for the first phase of the peace agreement between Israel and Hamas – promoted and negotiated by the US government of Donald Trump – which will allow the rapid release of all Israeli hostages, the release of some Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons and the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
The agreement also occurs thanks to the mediation efforts of Egyptians and Qataris. Donald Trump, president of the United States, announced early Thursdaythrough its Truth Social platform, that a temporary ceasefire had been reached that includes the mutual release of hostages and the unrestricted entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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In a statement published this Thursday, Anton Asfar, general secretary of Caritas Jerusalem, referred to the agreement “that ends the war and frees prisoners, detainees and kidnapped people on both sides.”
“All our colleagues in Gaza are delighted with the news and are very interested in helping everyone affected by the war: the patients, the victims and the bereaved in Gaza,” Asfar said.
“In the next phase, we hope to rebuild the spirit of the people in the Holy Land, and specifically in Gaza,” he added.
Asfar also recalled the message that Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa—Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem and president of Caritas Jerusalem— sent this October 9 and in which he indicates that he receives the news “with joy” and also requests the full and sincere application of the agreement.
“We welcome this announcement with gratitude and hope. We await details on the opening of all humanitarian corridors for the delivery of aid, and we reaffirm our unwavering commitment to supporting the people of Gaza on the long road to healing, recovery and reconstruction,” Asfar added.
However, this October 8, the president of Caritas Jerusalem had pointed out that “there is no ceasefire in Gaza” and that “the bombing continues.” He also summarized that “the situation is terrible, there is no food there, there is no clean water. Right now, Gaza is a ghost city.”
Caritas Jerusalem has reported that its operations at five of the ten medical points, including its main medical center, have been suspended since September 22, 2025, when the evacuation in Gaza began.
Until Wednesday, “102 Caritas employees continued their vital work south of Wadi (Gaza), operating in the five remaining medical points,” the organization explained.
“In addition, three new medical points were inaugurated yesterday in southern Wadi (Gaza) to further expand humanitarian coverage,” he added.
Andres Henriquez
I was born in Caracas in 1996. I have been a writer for ACI Prensa and a correspondent for EWTN since 2023. Since then, I have covered events in the Catholic Church in Venezuela, Latin America and the world. I have more than 6 years of experience in bilingual media. Furthermore, in Venezuela I have worked in various areas in favor of freedom and respect for fundamental rights in the country. I have been a member of the Regnum Christi Federation since 2014.
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