Reports

(New York, August 3, 2004) -- Palestinian vigilantes apparently affiliated with the Hamas movement violated the core principles of international humanitarian law by attacking a hospital and killing two wounded men in custody who had been accused of collaborating with…

Location of operation: occupied Palestinian territories, Gaza Strip, Rafah Amount of Decision: Euro 1.35 million Decision reference number: ECHO/PSE/BUD/2004/02000 Explanatory Memorandum 1 - Rationale, needs and target population. 1.1. - Rationale: This funding decision is to contribute in response to the $ 15.84 million…

ROME - Amid continuing violence and conflict in the Palestinian Territories and the resulting deprivations on the lives and livelihoods of the population, the United Nations World Food Programme announced today that it will extend its emergency operation in the…

Of note this week: Violence continued this week. Three Palestinians, including two minors, were killed – including one by Palestinian militant activity. During the week, 41 homemade rockets, mortar shells and anti tank missiles were fired from…

This brief examines the question of whether the Hague Regulations and the Fourth Geneva Convention are applicable to the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East Jerusalem. It outlines the debate over the applicability of these instruments, sets forth…

Overview Among the main developments affecting the humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory in July were the deterioration of the situation in the Gaza Strip, especially around Beit Hanoun and the Rafah terminal crossing, and growing…

Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman Washington, DC July 29, 2004 President George W. Bush has authorized the Department of State to use up to $20 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund to assist Palestinian refugees in the West Bank…

By Fadi Khoury, Project Management Specialist USAID-West Bank/Gaza Mission Education Development Challenges The most serious challenge in the Palestinian basic education system is maintaining high access levels without diminished quality. Many schools in the West Bank and Gaza are overcrowded, with…

Planned Project Summary Information Project number: A032213-001 Branch: Africa and Middle East Branch Country: West Bank & Gaza CIDA's ODA Priorities: 20% 0202 - Gender equality is one of the objectives/results 60% 0400 -Human Rights, Democracy, Good Governance 20% 0406 - Child protection CIDA's Sectors: 40% 011230…

FAO NEWSRELEASE 04/87e $1.5 million provided by Italy for urgent support to the agriculture sector Rome, 29 July 2004 -- Around 1 500 farming households in the West Bank and Gaza Strip will benefit from an agricultural pilot project over the…