Reports

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…

Of note this week: On 15 August, it became illegal for Israeli civilians to be inside the Gaza Strip; the Israeli pullout from the area began. During the week, a total of 12 homemade rockets, mortar shells and…

Of note this week: Three UN aid workers were kidnapped in Khan Younis, the Gaza Strip, by a group of armed gunmen. They were released after 90 minutes and following clashes between the armed kidnappers and PA…

Of note this week: During the week, a total of 43 homemade rockets, mortar shells and anti tanks missiles were fired from different locations inside the Gaza Strip toward Israeli settlements and nearby Israeli towns, IDF installations…

Of note this week: There were approximately 107 casualties this week, including 15 Palestinian deaths, two of which were children; and one Israeli female. (Section 1). 257 homemade rockets and mortar shells were fired during the week by…

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) today handed over 109 new homes to 116 families from Rafah refugee camp whose shelters have been destroyed by the Israeli military during the last four years. These homes…

MINISTER FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS ALEXANDER DOWNER AA 05 045 On World Refugee Day 2005, I am pleased to announce today a package of $6.2 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinian refugees, who represent a significant proportion of the world's refugees. These funds…

This report is divided into four parts; - The first part provides a general overview of the Barrier route and its humanitarian implications. It also includes a brief overview of certain legal developments. - The second part of the report…

Of note this week: 22 and 24 May: In two separate incidents, the IDF closed Huwwara checkpoint, Nablus. On 22 May, the checkpoint was temporarily closed after a 14-year-old boy was found carrying explosives near the checkpoint;…

Amman - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has marked a new stage in its relations with the United States of America at a two-day meeting of its major donors and host authorities in…