Article published by the Vatican News

It is extremely difficult, nearly impossible, to connect with people in Gaza.

Telephone lines are practically a mirage and the internet works intermittently, even when the lights are on for just a few hours each day.

Braving these odds, Sister Nabila Saleh succeeded recently to entrust her appeal to Vatican News, which she addressed to the whole world.

"I ask the world for peace, for respect for human rights. I ask everyone to help Gaza because the population is suffering," says the religious sister.

She notes that there is no more time to waste, explaining that "houses no longer exist, food is almost finished, and what little is found costs five times more than normal."

Sr. Nabila says it will soon be impossible to survive if something does not change.