As Israel refused this week to stop settlement activity in the West Bank, its attacks on the Gaza Strip this week have left five civilians dead. These stories and more in this week’s update.
This program was produced by the International Middle East Media Center for August 28, 2009.
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Hundreds protest against the continued Israeli attack on Gaza while the death toll in the coastal region reaches 997 killed.
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Ten days of aerial bombing on Gaza has caused extensive devastation throughout the territory and is threatening the health and welfare of many children. Most of Gaza is without electricity, and the situation is turning into a massive humanitarian crisis.
UNICEF is calling for a permanent and sustainable humanitarian space in Gaza that includes access for supplies and staff, and the ability to distribute aid and make assessments.
The hospitals in Gaza are overwhelmed by casualties and are running low on medicines. More than half the population of Gaza is made up of children.
One boy’s story
Sixteen-year-old Baha has lived with 16 other members of his family in the basement of his Gaza City home since the bombing began.
“I’m trying to stay alive,” he said in a telephone interview with UNICEF Radio. “There’s no electricity, and as a result of that there is no healthy water to drink.”
“Everybody feels scared,” Baha said, as the sound of bombs and rockets echoed in the background. “Everyone is moving from his house because he’s afraid that his house will be hit from the air or from the land or from the sea.”
Schools closed
The military offensive began in the middle of exam period for students in the region, and schools have been closed ever since. Baha was in the middle of an Arabic exam when the Israeli campaign began.
“We won’t have school for at least two weeks,” he said.
Some Gazans are using schools as shelter. Many homes have been destroyed. Except for some health and food distribution centres, UN offices are closed in Gaza because of security concerns.
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While the Palestinian prepare to commemorate 59 years of Al-Nakba, factional infighting in Gaza Strip kills dozens of Palestinians and Israeli army launches several air strikes killing 17 others. These stories and more in this weeks program.
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The Israeli Army attack a building in Gaza and injure 30 civilians while in the West Bank 9 civilians are kidnapped. These stories and more in today’s update.
Palestine Today for May 17, 2007 was brought to you by Eliza Sprout and Ghassan Bannoura for the International Middle East Media Center.
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In the Gaza strip, an Israeli air strike leaves seven dead and infighting leaves 16 others dead. Meanwhile, the Israeli army continues to attack West Bank cites. These stories and more in today’s update.
Palestine Today for May 16, 2007 was brought to you by John Smith and Ghassan Bannoura for the International Middle East Media Center.
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