24
hour reports by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
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
areas of the Gaza Strip. It is closely monitoring the situation and
stands ready to mount an emergency response should that become
necessary. The priority for the Agency has now shifted to emergency
operations, providing assistance to those who have been displaced and
sought shelter in UNRWA schools, while attempting to continue regular
operations. Urgent funding needs persist and are increasing
Key
parts:
“The
number of IDPs staying in UNRWA shelters is 52,235. 60 shelters
remain open. Over the next couple of days UNRWA is expecting the
IDP numbers to stabilize. It is still premature to draw conclusions
regarding the number of IDPs who would opt to remain in UNRWA
shelters for a longer period of time as their homes are
uninhabitable, and those that may be able to return to their homes or
seek alternative shelter options, such as staying with host
families.”
“UNMAS
[United Nations Mine Action Service] reassessed 28 installations for
unexploded ordnance (UXO), with two of them requiring further work as
there is possibly UXO in them. UNRWA staff began cleaning UXO cleared
schools in the North to prepare for resumption of the new school year
in coordination with the Ministry of Education.”
“The
cumulative death toll among Palestinians is at least 2,104, according
to preliminary data collected by the Protection Cluster from various
sources, including 377 persons who could not yet be identified or
their status established. Of the initially verified cases, 1,462 are
believed to be civilians, including 495 children and 253 women, and
265 members of armed groups.”
“One
of UNRWA’s dedicated health staff is Dr. Kefah El Najjar. She lives
in Gaza City and commuted to the Health Center in her car to work as
Senior Medical Officer in Jabalia in the North of the Gaza Strip. Dr.
El Najjar stated, with tears in her eyes, that during the emergency
she was scared every day: 'When I left my house, I prayed to God that
I can reach the Health Center safely. While at work, I prayed to God
to save my family at home. My kids tried to stop me from coming to
work every day. Still many patients came to my health center, so of
course I continued coming to work.'”
“Since
the start of the military escalation, UNRWA Health Centers (HCs)
in Gaza have recorded, as of 27 August, 566,150 patient visits.”
“UNRWA’s
regular food distribution to a total caseload of over 830,000
beneficiaries continued. Food rations were provided to 3,995
families through UNRWA distribution centers.”
“Data
on damage to UNRWA installations is based on preliminary information
and subject to change based on further verification. UNRWA
estimates that 110 installations have been damaged since 8 July
2014.”
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