Humanitarian Response Report PRCS 1/6/2024 - 10/6/2024 [EN/AR]

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Overview of the PRCS Gaza Strip Branches 01\6\2024 - 10\6\2024

RAFAH GOVERNORATE

GENERAL CONTEXT

• Rafah crossing remains closed since the 7th of May which has led to the deterioration of the already devastated humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.
• According to the UN, more than 800,000 people were displaced from Rafah towards mainly Khan Younis & Deir Al Balah causing an increase in their humanitarian needs.
• The occupation has not allowed patients transfer through the Rafah crossing.
• No humanitarian aid is allowed into the Gaza Strip: no fuel, no gas, no food and no relief items are reaching Palestinians. No functioning hospitals in Rafah.
• PRCS branch in Khirbet Al Adas in eastern Rafah was damaged due to heavy bombardment.
• PRCS is running its humanitarian operations in Rafah from the PRCS facility in Al Mawasi in Khan Younis governorate (western Rafah).
• EMS teams are prevented from working in the eastern Rafah area. Therefore, EMS teams have been distributed across 3 locations in the governorate to ensure rapid response.
• Al Quds medical post was moved from Al Mawasi Rafah to Al Mawasi Khan Younis. Medical services at Al PRCS medical points are closed due to heavy bombardment in the area.
• 2 IDPs camps are still in Rafah after dismantling a third one to be moved to Al Mawasi Khan Younis.
• Aid consignments are halted due to the closure of the Rafah crossing by the occupation.
• PRCS branch in Khirbet Al Adas in eastern Rafah was damaged due to heavy bombardment.
• PRCS is running its humanitarian operations in Rafah from the PRCS facility in Al Mawasi in Khan Younis governorate (western Rafah).
• EMS teams are prevented from working in the eastern Rafah area. Therefore, EMS teams have been distributed across 3 locations in the governorate to ensure rapid response.
• Al Quds medical post was moved from Al Mawasi Rafah to Al Mawasi Khan Younis.
• Medical services at Al PRCS medical points are closed due to heavy bombardment in the area.
• 2 IDPs camps are still in Rafah after dismantling a third one to be moved to Al Mawasi Khan Younis.
• Aid consignments are halted due to the closure of the Rafah crossing by the occupation.