Reports

Introduction Around the world Amnesty International continues to document serious violations of the human rights of refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons (IDPs). The reluctance of states to provide access to procedures and effective protection to individuals who are…

Of note this week: There was an escalation of violence this week in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank resulting in an increase in the number of Palestinian and Israeli causalities. In the Gaza Strip, IDF…

Of note this week: Israel withdrew from two further settlements in the northern West Bank. 1. Physical Protection Casualty Incidents: 16 September: The IDF fired tear gas and rubber-coated metal bullets at Palestinian, Israeli and Internationals activists demonstrating against the…

Of note this week: The withdrawal of Israeli soldiers resulted in a major improvement in internal access throughout the Gaza Strip, in particular the enclaves of As Seafa, Al Mawasi, Al Ma'ani, Abu Nahia and Abu al…

Press Release No. HQ/G/15/2005 Gaza - Today, the Government of Japan announced a generous donation of US$ 5.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agenc y for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in support of its work in the Gaza…

Of note this week: The school year started on 3 September. Palestinian children and teachers in the Hebron area are subject to delays; and attacks from Israeli settlers on their way to and from schools (see Sections…

Of note this week: Violence continued this week: a Palestinian stabbed two yeshiva students in the Old City of Jerusalem killing one and injuring another, the IDF killed five Palestinians in Tulkarm and a Palestinian suicide bomber…

Introduction: PRCS Emergency Committee is continually following up on work with various PRCS divisions and departments in all regions. It takes part in coordination meetings held with government officials in addition to local and international agencies. On Tuesday, 19 August 2005,…

RAMALLAH, West Bank - The American Government and Palestinian leaders have signed an agreement for the transfer of $50 million in direct assistance to the Palestinians. The U.S. officials made a formal announcement with Minister of Finance Salam Fayyad at…

Of note this week:17 August: The IDF issued four military requisitions orders for Barrier construction near and around Ma’ale Adumim settlement. Approximately 1,600 dunums of land was requisitioned. (See section 3). Israeli forces continued and completed the…