A Palestinian woman sits in a church in Gaza where she has come with others to seek shelter during the attacks from Israel. Emad Nassar / Al Jazeera

At least 658 Palestinians have died, including 161 children and 60 women, and over 4,000 injured, since the offensive on Gaza began. The churches of Gaza were among the very few places left where Palestinians could seek refuge. Emad Nassar / Al Jazeera

During its 17-day assault, the Israeli army has hit at least five mosques. Emad Nassar / Al Jazeera

On Monday night a nearby cemetery, located in the Roman Orthodox church's yard, was hit by an Israeli strike. Emad Nassar / Al Jazeera

The Church of Saint Porphyrius, the Latin Catholic church and the Holy Family church have also received a large number of displaced people. Emad Nassar / Al Jazeera

Church leaders have cautioned that there is a limit to how much the churches can offer, particularly given Israel's blockade of Gaza and the ensuing dire conditions. Emad Nassar / Al Jazeera

Several organizations have been providing the churches with Ramadan iftar meals every night, securing enough supplies to go through another day. Emad Nassar / Al Jazeera