Rapports

December Overview The extensive violence and high casualties from the Israeli military operation that began on 27 December in Gaza, overshadowed much of the difficult situation that had prevailed during the rest of the month. On early November, six weeks…

Rome December 29, 2008 - "The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the Directorate General for Cooperation and Development has contributed with a financial amount of 250.000 to WFP for the PalestinianTerritories following the emergency situation occurred in the Gaza…

WESTPORT, Conn. (Dec. 29, 2008) - Concerned about the escalating humanitarian crisis in the Middle East, Save the Children is appealing for public support to help distribute emergency assistance, including hundreds of food packets and much-needed medical supplies, to children…

Commenting on the situation in Gaza, International Development Secretary Douglas Alexander said: "Unconfirmed reports emerging from Gaza suggest that over 280 Gazans have been killed and up to 700 wounded in the past day and a half. The UN is…

Foreign Secretary David Miliband comments on the situation in Gaza. He said: 'The Prime Minister and I are following developments in Gaza with grave concern. The rise in rocket attacks on Israel since 19 December, and yesterday's massive loss of…

On 27 December, at around 11:30 AM, the IDF launched a large-scale attack on the Gaza Strip called, "Operation Cast Lead". According to the Israeli government, the operation was in response to the escalation of the Palestinian rocket and…

Cairo - Dr. Mamdouh Gabr, Secretary General of Egyptian Red Crescent (ERC), stated on 26 December 2009 that the relief operation of the Egyptian Red Crescent headed by H.E. Mrs. Suzanne Mubarak has decided to send urgently provision of…

Blurb: MCC provides emergency cash grant for food assistance distribution to economically vulnerable families in the Gaza Strip. By Gladys Terichow WINNIPEG, Man. - The Israeli economic blockade on the Gaza Strip, home to 1.5 million Palestinians, continues to push people into…

Latest Developments: On 24 December Palestinian militants fired dozens of rockets and mortars today at Israeli cities and towns resulting in extensive property damage but no reported casualties. The Gaza crossings have been closed completely for eight consecutive days including for…

Since January 2008, at least 79 children killed in conflict with Israel, up from 43 in 2007 - 18-month Gaza blockade causing severe distress - Rising trend of Israeli settler violence - Internal Palestinian rift hampering service delivery I. ISSUES FOR CHILDREN Life has…