Informes

Nothing and nobody is safe in Gaza. To date, seven UNRWA staff members were killed. This morning, for at least the sixth time, one of UNRWA’s emergency shelters has been struck. In accordance with international law,…

The UK has announced £3 million in new funding so the World Food Programme can get emergency food to more than 300,000 people in Gaza. The UK is stepping up its humanitarian response to the Gaza crisis…

RAMALLAH, 29th July 2014 (WAM) -- U.A.E.'s Human Appeal International (HAI) has provided AED1 million in aid to more than two thousand poor families in the Palestinian Territories (oPT) during the Holy Month of Ramadan. HAI's aid…

On 7 July UNRWA declared an emergency in all five areas of the Gaza Strip in response to escalating violence between Israel and Hamas. Since then, civilian displacement and fatalities have risen sharply. The total number…

Highlights Last night witnessed one of the heaviest Israeli bombardments since the start of the emergency, including the targeting of many residential buildings, resulting in dozens of civilian casualties. Gaza’s sole power plant shut down after being hit…

Highlights Cessation of hostilities is urgently needed. 250,000 people in need of food and other assistance. Humanitarian assistance limited by safety conditions. Massive destruction of houses and productive assets continue. High and still increasing death-toll. Key figure Gaza’s only power plant was hit…

By Sarah Marzouk HelpAge International is preparing to respond to the humanitarian situation in Gaza. As soon as the situation allows, we will address the immediate health and practical needs of older people affected, especially those living…

By Catherine Weibel GAZA, State of Palestine, 28 July 2014 – As the hostilities enter their twenty-first day, the number of children dying is growing. More than 1,000 Palestinians have been reported killed so far, of whom…

Highlights The Logistics Cluster is being formally activated. Under the leadership of WFP, the Logistics Cluster will reinforce the capacity of aid organisations to facilitate the entry of humanitarian goods and personnel to Gaza. The first meeting…

Highlights • Following a significant decline in hostilities overnight rocket firing from Gaza and Israeli strikes at targets in Gaza resumed today. • 74 Palestinians, including 10 children and six women, are reported to have been killed, or…