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The year 2014 added to the plight of Palestine refugees in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt). The key underlying drivers of the humanitarian needs of Palestine refugees in the Gaza Strip and...

Introduction UNRWA is seeking US$ 1.6 billion for emergency relief, early recovery and reconstruction priorities in the Gaza Strip. This includes US$ 1.1 billion, as referenced in the State of...

WHO requires US$ 8.7 million to address the health needs of populations affected by the crisis in Gaza Overview Years of occupation, blockade and conflict have weakened the health system in Gaza...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In July 2014, the Israeli military launched a sustained assault on Gaza. For seven weeks, Gaza was invaded and bombarded from land, sea, and air. The human loss was great: at least...

This updated Gaza Crisis Appeal is seeking $551.2 million to respond to the most basic needs of the population. However, humanitarian assistance and a strong mobilization of resources alone will be...

The violent conflict in the Gaza Strip that began on 8 July has caused immense human suffering and devastation. The numbers of civilian fatalities, injuries and displacements, and the destruction of...

Current Situation On 7 July 2014, a humanitarian emergency was declared in the Gaza Strip, following an escalation in hostilities involving intense Israeli aerial, tank and navy bombardment and...

The Crisis in Gaza On 8 July 2014, a humanitarian emergency was declared in the Gaza Strip, following an escalation in hostilities involving intense Israeli aerial and naval bombardment and...

Needs Israeli operation “Protective Edge” began on 8 July 2014 with air strikes, and an accompanying ground operation from 17 July. By 26 July, 3,313 rockets and 504 mortars had been fired by groups...

The escalation of violence in the Gaza Strip has entered its fourth week, resulting in over 200,000 Palestinians being displaced from their homes and taking refuge in 85 UNRWA designated emergency...

Appeal Target: US$ 1,421,391 Balance Requested: US$ 1,160,944 Geneva, 24 July 2014. Dear Colleagues, On 7 July 2014, Israel launched Operation Protective Edge against Hamas in the Gaza Strip,...

On 17 July, UNRWA launched a Flash Appeal for US$60 million to respond to the immediate needs of those affected by the ongoing emergency in the Gaza Strip. However, the dramatic escalation of the...

Due to the dramatic escalation in violence over the past few days and the massive assault on Gaza, UNRWA has declared an emergency in all five governorates of the Gaza Strip. The Agency is already...

This Preliminary Emergency Appeal seeks (14,570,915 USD) to enable the Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) respond to some immediate and medium term effect on population of oPt following the...

Appeal Target: US$ 485,966. ACT member the Department on Service to Palestine Refugees (DSPR) is proposing assistance to reduce suffering and improve livelihoods of the affected population in...

Preliminary Appeal Target: US$ 485,966. ACT member the Department on Service to Palestine Refugees (DSPR) and other members are planning to assist in the following: Enable families through cash...

Strategic objectives Enhance the protection of populations in Gaza, Area C, the Seam Zone and East Jerusalem by promoting respect for international humanitarian and human rights law; preventing or...

Appeal Target: US$ 1'001'913 Funds received: US$ 165'416 Balance Requested: US$ 836'497 Geneva, 29 July 2013 Dear Colleagues, Life in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) continued to be...

SUMMARY The humanitarian situation in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) during the first five months of 2013 remained unchanged as the key drivers of vulnerability remained in place. The...