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
population in Gaza is uncertain of what the future holds, and many
families continue to move back and forth from homes to shelters.”
“At
the time of reporting, there remained 218,367 people sheltering in 87
UNRWA schools. The total number of people UNRWA is supporting through
its own shelters and government schools, is over 256,000. Almost half
of the displaced in UNRWA shelters are children below the age of 18.”
“Since
the last update, the Protection Cluster recorded 2 additional
fatalities; including 2 adults, a 90 year old woman and a 60-year old
man, who died from earlier sustained injuries. According to UN
information, the cumulative death toll among Palestinians stands at
1975. Of these, 1417 are believed to be civilians, including 459
children and 239 women.”
“UNRWA’s
regular food distribution to a total caseload of over 830,000
beneficiaries continued on 14 August. Food rations were provided
to 2,974 families through all 12 UNRWA distribution centres.”
“Under
the UNRWA/WFP exceptional food distribution to 143,000 families
not currently receiving regular food aid from the two agencies,
10,531 rations were distributed through 12 UNRWA distribution
centres.”
“Data
on damage to UNRWA installations is based on preliminary information
and subject to change based on further verification. UNRWA
estimates that 103 installations have been damaged since 8 July
2014.”
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