Occupied Palestinian Territory: Gaza Emergency Situation Report (as of 19 July 2014, 1500 hrs)

Highlights

• The Israeli ground operation continues, resulting in at least 69 Palestinian fatalities in the last 24-hours, the highest death toll recorded in one day since 7 July.

• According to preliminary information, the Palestinian fatality toll since the start of the emergency is now 336, including at least 228 civilians (68 per cent) and 77 children.

• Indiscriminate rocket fire from Gaza at Israel continues, resulting in the second civilian fatality since 7 July, in addition to several injuries.

• Displacement is increasing with over 50,000 displaced Palestinians taking shelter in 44 UNRWA schools, exceeding the peak number in Agency facilities during the conflict in 2008/09.

336 Palestinians killed, including at least 228 civilians, of whom 77 are children and 56 women

2,268 Palestinians injured, of whom 65t are children and 463 women

900,000 People affected by lack of adequate access to water and sanitation services

50,000 Displaced people hosted at 44 UNRWA schools

80% Of the population receive electricity 4 hours a day.