Overview

• The American Jewish Committee donated $25,000 to the Archdiocese of New York to fund repairs for Gaza’s only Catholic church.
• On July 17, an Israeli tank’s stray munition hit the Holy Family Church, killing three worshippers and injuring others.
• An IDF investigation concluded the damage was caused by an unintentional deviation of munitions, leading Prime Minister Netanyahu to issue an apology.
• Rabbi Noam Marans said the contribution affirms shared humanity and reciprocates past Catholic assistance to Jewish communities.
• The donation marks a rare mainstream U.S. Jewish support for Palestinians in Gaza and bolsters calls for expanded humanitarian aid during the ongoing conflict.