Reports

GAZA, 19th August, 2014 (WAM) -- The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) continues its intensive relief aid programme to those affected by the events in the Gaza Strip, where it distributes health, food parcels and water to…

With the economy effectively destroyed through the blockade, the number of Palestine refugees coming to UNRWA for food aid has increased from less than 80,000 in 2000 to over 830,000 today. Throughout the current military escalation,…

GENERAL UPDATE AT 16:30 The ceasefire was broken. 3 rockets were reportedly fired this afternoon from Gaza. There are reports of Israeli airstrikes in North, Gaza, Middle and Khan Younis. HIGHLIGHTS Last night, the 5 days ceasefire was extended by…

Highlights WFP and UNRWA have launched a special food distribution providing 730,000 conflict-affected people in Gaza with food assistance. The beneficiaries are not part of WFP or UNRWA’s regular food assistance programmes. This is a special distribution…

The Dar Al Ber Society, in pursuance of the directives of the U.A.E. prudent leadership, has continued its humanitarian activities and reached out the people of Gaza Strip with more urgent relief caravans. Acting upon the instructions…

GAZA: The fifth Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) delegation to Gaza distributed 4,700 aid baskets to Palestinians who fled their homes and took refuge at UNRWA schools and to those affected in Khuza'a area which suffered severe…

Highlights Unless renewed, the 5 days ceasefire will expire today 18 August at midnight local time. A resumption of hostilities might be possible with serious consequences for ongoing relief efforts and recovery planning. With the temporary ceasefire…

Highlights The five-day temporary ceasefire which entered into effect at midnight 13 August expires at midnight tonight. The number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) has risen again, with 237,659 now seeking refuge in 81 UNRWA schools designated as…

UPDATE AT 16:30 •237,659 Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) are sheltering in 81 UNRWA schools. • UNRWA is providing support to a total of almost 266,000 IDPs taking refuge in UNRWA and non-UNRWA schools HIGHLIGHTS •The five-day cease fire between Hamas…

Over one million people in Gaza needed food aid to survive before the current crisis. Hundreds of thousands of people are without adequate water and sanitation as despite repair work to the networks, the main Gaza…