Samaritan Press Charity's Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
The Christian charity Samaritan Press is expanding its relief activities, focusing on all those in need in Gaza.
Christian charity Samaritan's Purse has announced that it will expand its humanitarian aid to Gaza, including all those in need, regardless of religion. The decision comes as the situation in Gaza continues to be extremely difficult due to the humanitarian and political crises.
“Our love will be for all the people of Gaza, whether they are Muslims or Christians,” Franklin Graham, the famous pastor and CEO of Samaritan Press, said in an interview with Premier Christian News. “We will help all of them in a world that sometimes seems a little hopeless.” He also emphasized that the only way to create hope and the possibility of reconstruction in Gaza is for new leadership to emerge: “The only hope for this region is for new leadership to come to power.”
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), led by Johnny Moore, was previously responsible for distributing aid in the area. However, after reports of civilian casualties during aid distribution, the foundation suspended its activities. In response, Samaritan Press announced that it would continue its humanitarian work independently of the foundation and with private funds.
Referring to the critical situation in Gaza, Franklin Graham stated: "Rebuilding this region is possible, but it requires a change of leadership and the destruction of Hamas." He described Hamas as a "very bad" group that has held the people of Gaza hostage for 18 years.
In contrast to Samaritan Press’s usual practice of working with local churches, the organization will limit its relief efforts to the Holy Family Church, the only active Christian place of worship in Gaza. This move reflects the organization’s unique focus on providing direct assistance to people, without interference or dependence on local institutions.
Emphasizing Christian ethics and global humanitarian service, Samaritan Press seeks to bring hope and assistance to all people in Gaza, regardless of religion or belief, and to have a direct impact on improving the humanitarian conditions in the region.
