Rapports

UPDATE AS OF 18:00 Another unprecedented IDP record tonight: 292,489 IDPs sheltered in 84 UNRWA schools. The number of IDPs in 84 UNRWA schools is close to the population size of Cincinnati (296,942) and Bonn (309,869, former capital…

Highlights Hostilities have continued, resulting in additional Palestinian casualties. The Palestinian fatality toll is now 2,042 of whom 1,444 have been identified as civilians, according to preliminary estimates. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has risen to…

Highlights The humanitarian situation remains alarming as the military activity is still on-going. Gaza fishing zone is imposed as “no-go zone”. 415,000 people reached by the special food distribution. Animal vaccination need to be restocked.

A resumption of hostilities between Hamas and Israel over the past 48 hours has placed even greater urgency on the need for continued support and protection of civilians in Gaza. As numbers in its shelters climb…

Today’s announcement includes an additional contribution of $5 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to provide emergency food assistance in Gaza. With this additional funding, the WFP will help at least 230,000 internally displaced…

UPDATE AT 16:00 The number of IDPs seeking refuge in UNRWA schools is unprecedented: 279,389 IDPs in 83 UNRWA schools. UNRWA is providing assistance to almost 314,000 IDPs staying in UNRWA schools and in 7 government shelters in…

Highlights The humanitarian situation in Gaza remains alarming, especially after hostilities in Gaza resumed, which has led to an increase in the number of people that are seeking refuge at either UNRWA or public shelters. Initial findings estimate…

(Al-Bireh- 19/8/2014): Fifty three trucks loaded with relief aid were dispatched from PRCS’ Headquarters in Al-Bireh to the Gaza Strip in coordination with ICRC. This aid shall be distributed to affected families and displaced populations living…

UPDATE AT 16:30 Dramatic increase in IDP numbers due to military escalation: 261,341 displaced in 82 UNRWA shelters. According to preliminary information by the Protection Cluster 17 killed in the past 24 hours. The cumulative Palestinian death toll…

Highlights Following a series of temporary ceasefires, hostilities have resumed, with rockets fired from Gaza into Israel and the Israeli military striking targets in Gaza. The Palestinian fatality toll is 1,999, of whom 1,434 have been identified…