The end of the year was marked by progress with respect to the further easing of the Gaza blockade, the completion of the annual olive harvest with fewer trees vandalized by Israeli settlers, and the approval of a number of infrastructure projects in Area C of the West Bank. However, these developments did not significantly affect the main drivers of vulnerability across the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt), stemming from the restrictive measures imposed in the context of the Gaza blockade and the control over space in Area C.
During the month, Israel began allowing limited amounts of gravel for commercial use into Gaza, while Egypt authorized the entry of construction materials for a range of Qatar-funded projects. However, whilst this is progress, the impact of these easings remained insignificant given the very limited volumes and types of materials allowed entry.
Full Report - 20 pages
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_the_humanitarian_monitor_2013_01_28_english.pdf
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