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Overview Since 30 March 2018, the Gaza Strip has witnessed an enormous increase in Palestinian casualties in the context of mass demonstrations taking place along Israel’s perimeter fence with Gaza and, to a lesser extent, in the…

Financing of humanitarian action is at an all-time low for the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) requirements are only 21.7 per cent funded to date. Without adequate funding, humanitarian partners will…

HIGHLIGHTS The Palestinian economy continues to be characterized by volatile growth, owing to the conflict with Israel. Gaza and the West Bank each undergo periodic cycles of collapse and recovery driven by restrictions on the movement of goods…

BACKGROUND Longstanding restrictions on the movement of people and goods to and from Gaza have undermined the living conditions of about two million Palestinians in that area. Many of the restrictions, originally imposed by Israel in the…

Overview Since 30 March 2018, the Gaza Strip has witnessed a large increase in Palestinian casualties in the context of mass demonstrations taking place along Israel’s perimeter fence with Gaza. The demonstrations have occurred as part of…

The Gaza Strip faces an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, impacting the livelihoods and provision of essential services to Gaza’s two million residents. This crisis has been driven by over 11 years of an Israeli blockade and an…

Overview Since 30 March 2018, the Gaza Strip has witnessed an enormous increase in Palestinian casualties in the context of mass demonstrations taking place along Israel’s perimeter fence with Gaza. The demonstrations have occurred as part of…

HIGHLIGHTS (MARKET STRESS) Growth in Palestine remains below potential and there are heavy downside risks, as security issues crimp prospects. One of the major socio-economic issue in the country is high unemployment. The unemployment rate in Palestine increased…

Overview Since 30 March 2018, the Gaza Strip has witnessed an enormous increase in Palestinian casualties in the context of mass demonstrations taking place along Israel’s perimeter fence with Gaza. The demonstrations have occurred as part of…

Financing of humanitarian response is at an all-time low for the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP) requirements are only 17.5 per cent funded to date. Without adequate funding, humanitarian partners will…