Situation Overview

1. Consolidated and Flash appeals in the MENA region received US$ 674 million. The largest recipient was Syria, with US$339 million, followed by Yemen with US$196 million. In total, the appeals are 31.4% funded with a sho rtfall of 68.6%.

Link: The Monthly Humanitarian Monitor, occupied Palestinian territory, March 2013

Link : The Monthly Humanitarian Monitor, occupied Palestinian territory, February 2013

Syria: Numbers and Locations of Syrians Fleeing Internal Violence (as of 13 Feb 2013)

Link Regional Analysis Syria - 28 January 2013

KEY FACTS

• Over 60 percent of the West Bank is considered Area C, where Israel retains near exclusive control, including over law enforcement, planning and construction.

• 150,000 (approx.) Palestinians live in Area C in 542 communities, 281 of which are located entirely or mostly (50% or more of their built up area) in Area C.

10 Jan 2013 - Since 7 Jan 2013, heavy rain and snow have caused flooding in the north of the region. Some of the most affected areas are Tulkarem and Qalqilia, where two people were killed and 130 families were evacuated.

Link: Palestine, floods and heavy rains DREF operation n° MDRPS007

Syria: Complex Emergency Fact Sheet #6, Fiscal Year (FY) 2013