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Gaza, 20 January 2015 This morning, some twenty diplomats from nine countries visited the Gaza Strip to better understand the very difficult situation facing thousands of Palestinians this winter, particularly those who were displaced by the hostilities…
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Qatar Red Crescent (QRC) has recently signed an MoU with the Palestinian Ministry of Public Works and Housing to carry out a new relief project for Gaza people who lost their houses during the latest Israeli…
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Last week the residents of the Gaza Strip were hit by a cold winter storm. The strong winds, low temperatures and heavy rains caused damage and floods in different parts of the Gaza Strip. Gas heaters…
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“Life in refugee camps in winter reflects the catastrophe of lives of refugees the world over,” said Abu Ahmed. “Crowded shelters with no ventilation, unemployment, insecurity.” Abu Ahmed is a 52-year-old father from Tulkarm camp in…
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16 December – 13 January | Issue 75 HIGHLIGHTS In Gaza, a sense of political disillusionment prevails and there is nothing in sight that would have a positive psychological impact on the people. The biggest challenge for UNRWA…
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Since the start of the Israeli assault on Gaza on 8 July 2014, the water and waste water infrastructure in Gaza has been heavily affected by Israeli airstrikes. It has now been six months since the…
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Appeal Target: US$ 1,531,833 Balance Requested: US$ 231,065 Geneva, 9 January 2015 Dear Colleagues, On 7 July 2014, Israel launched Operation Protective Edge against the Gaza Strip, following. This has resulted in an aggravated protection crisis in Gaza with serious…
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Winter storm Huda (Zeina in Lebanon) hit the Middle East on Wednesday 7 January, bringing sub-zero temperatures, high winds, rain and snow. The storm inflicted further suffering on the 480,000 Palestine refugees in Syria…
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We answer your questions about the crisis in Gaza and our response. Donate to our Gaza crisis appeal >> Background The Israeli closure of Gaza entered its eighth year in June 2014 and continues to have a devastating effect,…
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1. General Overview The entire population of the Gaza Strip (1.8 million) has been affected directly or indirectly by collapsing buildings and infrastructure during the Last summer conflict due to aerial bombardment and ground operations during Operation…
