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:
“As
of 08:00, almost 20,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) had
evacuated their homes in the north and north-eastern part of Gaza,
and taken refuge in UNRWA’s 21 designated emergency shelters. The
need to open additional shelters is being discussed today. The
uncertainty and despair felt by the Gazan population, is especially
painful as children continue to ask why their houses are shaking and
why there are bombs during Ramadan.”
“According
to the Protection Cluster, there were 14
deaths during the last 24 hours, and a total of 204 fatalities since
8 July, including at least 28 women and 38 children. The Palestinian
Ministry of Health reports at least 1,550 injuries during the same
time period.”
“Yesterday
also marked the first reported Israeli civilian causality, since the
recent escalation of violence. Reportedly, an Israeli man was killed
at the Erez border crossing, whilst volunteering to
deliver supplies to soldiers in the area. It is reported that an
Israeli soldier was also injured.”
“Reportedly,
371 missiles were fired by Israel to the Gaza Strip. 231 rockets
and 35 mortars were fired towards Israel. It is reported that 39
houses in Gaza were bombarded by Israel. Reportedly, the IDF [Israel
Defense Forces] positioned at the border fired some 130 tank shells
and the IDF Navy fired 42 shells.”
“A
total of 58 UNRWA installations have been damaged since 1 June,
2014. In the past 24 hours, three UNRWA installations were damaged –
a health clinic and a boys school in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, and
a girls school in Kahn Younis. ”
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