The humanitarian situation continues to deteriorate in the Gaza Strip. On 13 October, one week after the reported discovery of a tunnel leading from the southern Gaza Strip into Israel, the Israeli authorities halted the transfer of construction materials into Gaza, including those slated for international organizations. As a result, UNRWA, the largest UN agency in the Gaza Strip, has been forced to suspend 20 ongoing projects, intended to address housing, education, water and sanitation needs. The recent Israeli decision exacerbated the shortages triggered by the sharp reduction in the smuggling of building materials through the illegal tunnels under the Egypt-Gaza border. In addition to delaying response to address urgent needs, the developments led to the temporary layoff of tens of thousands of workers, compounding pre-existing pressures on livelihoods.
Full Report - 16 pages
http://www.ochaopt.org/documents/ocha_opt_the_humanitarian_monitor_2013_11_25_english.pdf
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