Palestinian casualties decrease in May with an increasing trend in Israeli settler violence; After three years of blockade, the Gaza Strip continues to suffer from a severe human dignity crisis characterized by high food insecurity rates, high dependency on foreign aid, a 'locked in' civilian population, and 'de-development'. The treatment of patients suffering from bleeding disorders, certain types of cancers, kidney failure, and some infant allergies, is expected to be severely affected by a depletion of essential drugs to the lowest levels seen since June 2007.
In the West Bank, the Israeli authorities announced a number of additional measures that may ease movement of Palestinian traffic between West Bank towns and cities. Access to education has been undermined for hundreds of thousands of Palestinian students by widespread classroom shortages throughout the oPt.
UN HUMANITARIAN COORDINATOR: GAZA BLOCKADE SUFFOCATING AGRICULTURE SECTOR, CREATING FOOD INSECURITY
Humanitarian aid agencies call upon the Government of Israel for full and unfettered access into and out of the Gaza Strip for materials and exports necessary for the revival of the agriculture and fishing sectors and for the lifting of restrictions imposed on Palestinian access to farm land and fishing areas.
18 Jun 2010
Protection of Civilians Weekly Report | 9 - 15 June 2010
In the West Bank, one Palestinian killed and 13 others injured. Fewer settler attacks recorded. Israeli authorities demolish nine structures; an Area C school was issued demolition orders. Movement and access update. In Gaza, Palestinian casualties decline; incidents along the border continue. Two Palestinians died in tunnel-related incidents. Rafah crossing allows a few hundreds to cross daily. The blockade enters its fourth year; limited entry of new items continues. Industrial fuel and cooking gas shortfalls continue.
11 Jun 2010
Protection of Civilians Weekly Report | 2 - 8 June 2010
In the West Bank, 18 Palestinians injured by Israeli forces and seven others by Israeli settlers. Israeli authorities continue to issue evacuation and demolition orders in Area C. Package of access easings partially implemented. In Gaza, six Palestinians killed and three others injured. Tomato crops at risk of damage by a new pest. Rafah crossing opens until further notice. Imports decline; new items enter Gaza. Shortages of industrial fuel and cooking gas continue.
04 Jun 2010
Protection of Civilians Weekly Report | 26 May - 1 June 2010
Ships carrying aid to Gaza intercepted;
At least nine international activists killed. In the West Bank, at least 20 Palestinians injured. Israeli settler-related incidents continue. New easings on Palestinian movement implemented. Additional people at risk of displacement in Area C. In Gaza, violence escalates: five Palestinians killed and 39 injured. National NGOs closed down by Hamas. Tunnels continue to claim lives; seven fatalities and 14 injuries. Increase in imports; entry of building materials for two projects continued. Imports of industrial fuel and cooking gas remain below estimated needs.
31 May 2010
Statement of John Holmes, USG for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator on the 'Free Gaza' Flotilla Crisis (New York, 31 May 2010):
The ERC condemned the dreadful waste of life over a humanitarian issue, stating that such an incident should never have happened; the ERC said thar the blockade of Gaza by Israel has been unacceptable, unnecessary and counterproductive from its beginning in 2007; it has worsened conditions of life for Palestinians, deepened poverty and food insecurity, prevented reconstruction, and increased aid dependence by destroying livelihoods and economic activity. The ERC called for lifting the collective punishment of the people of Gaza once and for all.
27 May 2010
Protection of Civilians Weekly Report | 19 - 25 May 2010
In the West Bank, nine Palestinians injured. Israeli settler-related incidents continue. Israeli authorities announced an easing of access restrictions. Demolition orders issued in Area C and East Jerusalem. In Gaza, the border with Israel remains tense; two Palestinians killed and two others injured. An UNRWA summer games camp vandalized. Humanitarian agencies highlight the blockade's impact on agricultural sector. Over 5,500 Palestinians cross into Egypt through Rafah. Imports of industrial fuel and cooking gas remain below needs. Limited entry of construction materials continues; imports decline.
21 May 2010
Protection of Civilians Weekly Report | 12 - 18 May 2010
In the West Bank, Palestinian injuries by Israeli forces declined; three Palestinians injured this week. Israeli-settler related incidents; one Palestinian killed and six others injured. A new wave of stop-work orders in Area C. Movement and access updates; three villages 'released' from a Barrier enclave. In Gaza, incidents along the border continue, resulting in three casualties. Death sentences carried out for the second time this year. Hamas authorities demolish 12 houses. Ad-hoc opening of Rafah Crossing; over 3,500 exit Gaza. Recreational event held. A further decline in imports of fuel and cooking gas. Limited entry of construction materials continues.
02 Mar 2010
UN HUMANITARIAN CHIEF VISITS GAZA, CALLS FOR CROSSINGS TO RE-OPEN | 2 March 2010
UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes arrived in Gaza today, as part of his four-day visit to Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. Mr. Holmes witnessed first hand the conditions in Gaza, one year after the end of operation “Cast Lead” and called for a dramatic change of policy, including the full re-opening of the crossings, in order to give people the opportunity to live dignified lives, as they are entitled to. He is due to leave Gaza on 3 March for Tel Aviv and Jerusalem.
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
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