Bella, an 86-year-old grandmother, lives in Kibbutz Gvulot in Israel, on the border of Gaza. On October 7, her life was devastated when she lost her grandson, Yotam, who was kidnapped by Hamas. It was a dark day for thousands like Bella residing near Gaza.
Her kibbutz and other tight-knit communities in the Eshkol region absorbed the brunt of the Hamas attacks that day. Most of the deaths and abductions occurred there, and several of the kibbutzim lost a fourth of their population in that horrific attack. The entire area has been in trauma ever since. How could an elderly woman like Bella recover from such a tragedy?
Fortunately, friends like you were there through CBN Israel’s partnership with Neve Eshkol—a center that gives care and support to seniors in the Gaza envelope region.
Caring donors are offering Bella and others a hot meal every day—plus financial help, post-trauma care, food distribution, and various activities. Although the center suffered casualties and was forced to close after the invasion, it reopened soon thereafter, providing hope and essential services for elderly evacuees.
Bella exclaimed, “The October 7th invasion and massacre brought untold suffering to so many of us… Knowing that Christians across the globe care this much for us in our time of need is truly a blessing beyond words—thank you!”
Your gifts to CBN Israel can be a blessing to others in need as well, including aging Holocaust survivors, single moms, war victims, and refugees. As Israelis struggle to survive this challenging time, your support is crucial in supplying groceries, shelter, and compassionate relief to thousands.
Please help us reach out to those in crisis!
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