Reports

This report documents grave violations that were perpetrated against ambulance and medical teams by Israeli forces during the military offensive on Gaza and calls on the international community to take immediate and effective action to bring those responsible for…

1. HIGHLIGHT The Israeli Government decided for a ceasefire on the 17th of January. The ceasefire was also declared by Hamas this afternoon for one week to allow the Israeli soldiers to demobilize. 2. BORDER CROSSING: - Kerem Shalom*: open, 95…

The following information is based on reports from member states, the UN Country Team for the occupied Palestinian territory, humanitarian partners and authorities involved in the humanitarian response. 1. General Overview 1. A unilateral ceasefire in Gaza was…

OVERVIEW This is the 17-18 January update on the health sector situation since Israel launched its military offensive in Gaza on 27 December. - Humanitarian community monitoring cease-fire status. - Post-ceasefire assessments to assess immediate health needs and damage to health facilities. - Antenatal,…

Health Centres: - By the end of 17 January, 13 out of 17 Health Centres were opened. Zaitoun, Shouka, Nasser and Beit Hanoun remained closed. 11,669 patients were seen on 17th January. - 15 out of 17 Health Centres are…

1. HIGHLIGHT - Kerem Shalom crossing point was open today although the Jewish Shabbat. 2. BORDER CROSSING: - Kerem Shalom: opened, 54 trucks crossed out of which 3 for fuel tankers - Nahol Oz (for fuel) closed - Karni: closed - Erez: closed - Aouga:…

1. Monetary and Emergency Relief Fund: On December 27, 2008, 450 TRL was distributed to each family who has been either killed or wounded in the first day of Israeli attacks with the sum of 170,000 TRL ($104.302). On December…

Since the beginning of the operation, 33,580 tons of humanitarian supplies have been transferred to Gaza in 1365 trucks. Also, 1,666,351 liters of fuel have been conveyed through Nahal Oz and Kerem Shalom. During the past week…

Though no casualties have been reported from among the families who receive support from SOS Children's Villages, many have been severely affected, two children have been badly injured Continued violence in the Gaza Strip has affected all 196 beneficiary families…

Critical deliveries of food and medical supplies for mothers and infants jeopardized Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territories (Jan. 15, 2009) - CARE has been forced to cancel distributions in the Gaza Strip today, as heavy bombing in Gaza City fell around…