Reports

1. Situation The ongoing Israeli military operation and heavy bombardment of the Gaza Strip, which commenced on 27 December 2008, continues to compound an already grave humanitarian crisis. The ground incursion which began on 3 January 2009 was preceded by intensive…

UNRWA suspends relief operations in the Gaza Strip until security can be guaranteed The Israeli military operation has entered its thirteenth day. Israeli air, sea and ground forces continue to surround Gazan populated areas while the Gaza and North Gaza…

A humanitarian and protection crisis unfolding Since the Israeli military operation "Cast lead" began on 27 December until 8 January (4:00PM), 758 Palestinians have been killed—approximately 42% of whom were women (60) and children (257) according to…

Humanitarian Country Team, occupied Palestinian territory 1. Situation The ongoing Israeli military operation and heavy bombardment of the Gaza Strip, which commenced on 27 December 2008, continues to compound an already grave humanitarian crisis. The ground incursion which began on 3 January 2009…

Australia will provide a further $5 million in humanitarian assistance to the people of the Gaza Strip, in response to the worsening conflict between Israel and Hamas. This assistance will be provided through United Nations agencies and international non-government organizations that…

The Israeli military operation has entered its twelfth day, with the civilian population of Gaza continuing to bear the brunt of the violence. Israeli air, sea and ground forces continue to surround populated areas, with the Gaza and North…

CARE condemns the killing of civilians Gaza, Occupied Palestinian Territories (Jan. 7, 2009) - CARE International is mourning the loss of a worker for CARE's food distribution project in Gaza, who was killed last night in an aerial bombing. Mohammed…

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. On the twelfth day of the Israeli operation in…

En réponse à la crise humanitaire majeure qui frappe la population civile dans la bande de Gaza, la coopération luxembourgeoise vient de décider de mobiliser 500.000 euros pour soutenir le programme d'urgence mis en place par l'UNRWA, l'Office de…

Jerusalem, 7 January 2009 - WFP on Tuesday delivered wheat flour to 30 Gaza bakeries, enabling them to bake bread for civilians who are finding it increasingly difficult to access food. As part of efforts to stave off a food emergency…