http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/Gaza_Situation_Report_2008_02_30_Final2.pdf
KEY OBSERVATIONS
· Israeli air strikes on Gaza and rocket attacks on Israeli towns from Palestinian militants in Gaza continued during the reporting period.
· Between 27 February and 2 March, 107 Palestinians were killed by the IDF and 250 were injured. During the same period two Israeli soldiers and one Israeli civilian were killed and 25 injured, mainly by Qassam rockets and Grad missiles fired by Palestinian militants towards Israel.1 (See chart below)
· The IDF operation exacerbated an already deteriorating humanitarian situation emanating from the near total blockade on Gaza since June 2007. Essential services, including water and sanitation, are close to breakdown. Because of the combined lack of electricity, fuel, spare parts and inability to upgrade networks, the Gaza Coastal Municipality Water Utility is forced to continue dumping daily 20 million litres of raw sewage and 40 million litres of partially treated water into the sea.
· The IDF operation has worsened conditions for an already stretched medical system.
For More information please contact Khulood Badawi 054-448-4632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
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We have modified yesterday's Gaza Humanitarian Situation Report, 27 Feb – 3 March 2008 by inserting a few additional important pieces of information. These additions are listed underneath as well as the link to the revised version of the report:
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/Gaza_Situation_Report_2008_02_30_Final4.pdf
- Medical services: Hospitals are still operational but are extremely vulnerable due to shortages of fuel.
- Ambulances: During the ground operations ambulances and medical teams faced difficulties evacuating the wounded. The ambulance services in the Gaza Strip are severely restricted due to fuel shortage; by the end of February 23 out of 56 MOH ambulances and 7 out of 40 PRCS ambulances were forced to stop due to lack of fuel.
- Food: UN food supplies are insufficient to cover Gaza's nutritional needs and a sustained access for commercial supplies is essential.
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 054 44 84 632 badawi@un.org
Best regards
United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
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Tuesday, 4 March 2008
Friday, 29 February 2008
UN Humanitarian Monitor, January 2008
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/Humanitarian_Monitor_Jan_08.pdf
This monthly report by UN oPt agencies, monitors the humanitarian situation including access, in various sectors such as health, protection and education using both measurable humanitarian indicators and verified field observations.
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 054 44 84 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
This monthly report by UN oPt agencies, monitors the humanitarian situation including access, in various sectors such as health, protection and education using both measurable humanitarian indicators and verified field observations.
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 054 44 84 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
A joint UN Agencies Gaza Strip Humanitarian Fact Sheet, January 2008
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/GazaFactSheet_Feb08.pdf
Key Observations:
· In January, 80 Palestinians were killed in direct conflict. 82 Palestinians and 9 Israelis were injured
· 1.1 million Gazans receive food assistance from WFP and UNRWA- however, only 84,000 receive 100 per cent of their daily calorific needs. The rest rely on the commercial market to supplement their diet. Fresh and frozen meat, frozen fish and vegetables are not regularly available in shops.
· Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities: 80 of the 416 essential drugs (19.2%) and 186 of the 596 essential medical supplies (31.2%) were at zero availability in January due to the lack of financial resources. These drugs include first-line pediatric antibiotics and oncology drugs needed by 135 patients.
· 829 patients have been denied access to specialized treatment in Egyptian hospitals due to the closure of Rafah border crossing since 9 June
· Four sewage pumping stations in Gaza City and the north of Gaza flooded when pumps failed because of lack of fuel and/or spare parts.
· Similar problems prevented the treatment of sewage which was released into the sea at the rate of 40 million liters per day starting 18 January
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 054 44 84 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
Key Observations:
· In January, 80 Palestinians were killed in direct conflict. 82 Palestinians and 9 Israelis were injured
· 1.1 million Gazans receive food assistance from WFP and UNRWA- however, only 84,000 receive 100 per cent of their daily calorific needs. The rest rely on the commercial market to supplement their diet. Fresh and frozen meat, frozen fish and vegetables are not regularly available in shops.
· Ministry of Health (MoH) facilities: 80 of the 416 essential drugs (19.2%) and 186 of the 596 essential medical supplies (31.2%) were at zero availability in January due to the lack of financial resources. These drugs include first-line pediatric antibiotics and oncology drugs needed by 135 patients.
· 829 patients have been denied access to specialized treatment in Egyptian hospitals due to the closure of Rafah border crossing since 9 June
· Four sewage pumping stations in Gaza City and the north of Gaza flooded when pumps failed because of lack of fuel and/or spare parts.
· Similar problems prevented the treatment of sewage which was released into the sea at the rate of 40 million liters per day starting 18 January
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 054 44 84 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
Friday, 1 February 2008
OCHA Special Focus: Tightening Control On Economic Movement | January 2008
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/Commercial%20Crossings%20V5.pdf
The West Bank has limited natural resources and its economy depends on trade and remittances from jobs in Israel.
Since the majority of the West Bank's trade is with Israel, the current closure regime is forcing many West Bankers into reliance on aid and worsening the already deteriorating socio-economic conditions.
Special Focus
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 0544 484 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
http://www.ochaopt.org/
The West Bank has limited natural resources and its economy depends on trade and remittances from jobs in Israel.
Since the majority of the West Bank's trade is with Israel, the current closure regime is forcing many West Bankers into reliance on aid and worsening the already deteriorating socio-economic conditions.
Special Focus
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 0544 484 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
http://www.ochaopt.org/
Gaza Humanitarian Situation Report | 29 January 2008
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/Gaza_SitRep_2008_01_29.pdf
Despite access to Egypt, 1.5 million Gazans still rely on Israel for all their supplies.
Since January 18, a total of 32 truckloads of goods have entered the Gaza Strip from Israel.
Israel is allowing a restricted amount of fuel to enter Gaza.
Due to limited reserves of fuel, the Gaza power plant has reduced its power output to 45 megawatts, causing power cuts of up to eight hours per day everywhere in Gaza except Rafah.
Situation reports
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 054 44 84 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
Despite access to Egypt, 1.5 million Gazans still rely on Israel for all their supplies.
Since January 18, a total of 32 truckloads of goods have entered the Gaza Strip from Israel.
Israel is allowing a restricted amount of fuel to enter Gaza.
Due to limited reserves of fuel, the Gaza power plant has reduced its power output to 45 megawatts, causing power cuts of up to eight hours per day everywhere in Gaza except Rafah.
Situation reports
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 054 44 84 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
Tuesday, 29 January 2008
UN security council fails to address Gaza
January 22, 2008
The UN security council held an emergency meeting on Tuesday to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. But with the United States putting the blame on Hamas, the council failed to reach an agreement on a statement. Kristen Saloomey reports for Al Jazeera.
Friday, 25 January 2008
UN Humanitarian Monitor - Occupied Palestinian Territory, December 2007
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/Humanitarian_Monitor_Dec_07.pdf
This monthly UN report monitors of situation and changes using humanitarian indicators in sectors such as health, employment and the protection of civilians. Report uses both measurable humanitarian indicators and verified field observations The Humanitarian Monitor
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 054 44 84 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
This monthly UN report monitors of situation and changes using humanitarian indicators in sectors such as health, employment and the protection of civilians. Report uses both measurable humanitarian indicators and verified field observations The Humanitarian Monitor
For more information please contact Khulood Badawi 054 44 84 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
Gaza Humanitarian Situation Report | 18-24 January 2008
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/Gaza%2001_24.pdf
On Friday 18 January, Israel closed all crossings from Israel into Gaza, cutting it off from all supplies of food, medicine and fuel including humanitarian aid. On 22 Jan, Israel's closure was relaxed but only limited goods were allowed in. Situation reports
KEY OBSERVATIONS
· From 18-21 January, no food, medicine or fuel entered the Gaza Strip
· Power cuts, which were frequent prior to 19 January, were extended in duration to 12 hours per day everywhere in Gaza except Rafah
· The electricity shortage led to at least 40 percent of Gazans being denied access to running water and a breakdown in the sewage system which led to raw sewage being released into the sea at a rate of 30 million liters per day
· Hospitals were forced to rely on emergency generators and reduced their services
· The World Food Programme reported shortages of meat, wheat flour and frozen food in shops. On 23 January, WFP were unable to provide 10,000 of the poorest Gazans with three out of the five foodstuffs they normally receive
· On January 23, more than 100,000 Gazans crossed the border into Egypt after militants blew passages into the steel wall along the border
For more information please call Khulood Badawi 054 44 8 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
On Friday 18 January, Israel closed all crossings from Israel into Gaza, cutting it off from all supplies of food, medicine and fuel including humanitarian aid. On 22 Jan, Israel's closure was relaxed but only limited goods were allowed in. Situation reports
KEY OBSERVATIONS
· From 18-21 January, no food, medicine or fuel entered the Gaza Strip
· Power cuts, which were frequent prior to 19 January, were extended in duration to 12 hours per day everywhere in Gaza except Rafah
· The electricity shortage led to at least 40 percent of Gazans being denied access to running water and a breakdown in the sewage system which led to raw sewage being released into the sea at a rate of 30 million liters per day
· Hospitals were forced to rely on emergency generators and reduced their services
· The World Food Programme reported shortages of meat, wheat flour and frozen food in shops. On 23 January, WFP were unable to provide 10,000 of the poorest Gazans with three out of the five foodstuffs they normally receive
· On January 23, more than 100,000 Gazans crossed the border into Egypt after militants blew passages into the steel wall along the border
For more information please call Khulood Badawi 054 44 8 632 badawi@un.org
United Nations Office for the
Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA)
Mac House
P.O.Box 38712
Jerusalem
Tel:++ 972-2-5829962/5853
Fax:++972-2-5825841
email:ochaopt@un.org
www.ochaopt.org
Wednesday, 31 October 2007
UN expert on Israeli fuel cut threat
October 31, 2007
John Dugard, the special rapporteur to the UN Human Rights Council for the Palestinian territories, talks to Ghida Fakhry about Israel's decision to cut off fuel to the Gaza Strip, the role of the UN in the Middle East Quartet and the forthcoming Middle East Peace Conference in Annapolis.
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October 10, 2007
Al Jazeera Interview with John Dugard
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