Reports

Appeal Target: US$ 1'001'913 Funds received: US$ 165'416 Balance Requested: US$ 836'497 Geneva, 29 July 2013 Dear Colleagues, Life in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) continued to be characterized by poverty, unemployment, forced displacement, lack of access to basic goods…

HIGHLIGHTS ● Despite the expected resumption of political negotiations, the situation on the ground remains fragile and characterized by high levels of vulnerability. ● In the first half of the year, OCHA recorded the highest monthly average of…

SUMMARY The humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) during the first five months of 2013 remained unchanged as the key drivers of vulnerability remained in place. The protracted crisis in the oPt is compounded by…

HIGHLIGHTS ● Access improved, but uncertainty remains around current restrictions on Gaza land and sea areas. ● Most complaints filed with the Israeli authorities following “Pillar of Defence” closed without criminal investigation. ● Concerns raised over failure of Israeli…

June 17, 2013 - Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird today visited the West Bank to announce an immediate, $25-million contribution to aid Palestinians. “Canada supports a better, brighter future for all Palestinians,” said Baird. “The quickest, most…

This is the second year in which the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian affairs (OCHA) has outlined the key humanitarian concerns in the occupied Palestinian territory in one Humanitarian Overview document. This annual…

Overview The year 2012 witnessed a major humanitarian crisis in Gaza which requested the prompt response by The Palestine Red Crescent Society to respond to the humanitarian needs. The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) has started its…

The European Union (EU) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) officials are meeting in Ramallah today and tomorrow as part of an annual policy dialogue in the framework of the European Neighbourhood Policy (ENP), which guides …

Support for Gaza and the West Bank – PSE131 Preliminary Appeal Target: US$ 1,001,913 Geneva, 22 May 2013 Dear Colleagues, During 2012, life in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) continued to be characterized by poverty, unemployment, forced displacement, lack of…

HIGHLIGHTS ● In the West Bank, Palestinian injuries from Israeli security forces in 2013 twice as high as in 2012. ● Children as young as seven detained by Israeli forces in Hebron, according to international monitors. ● Restrictions on…