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Israeli bulldozers dig up vast areas of agricultural lands in Khan Younis

13 May 2008

Maan News

Israeli military bulldozers on Tuesday dug up vast areas of agricultural lands east of Khuza'a in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Briefing by UNRWA Commissioner-General Karen AbuZayd

13 May 2008

UN

Capitol Hill - I extend my warm appreciation to Congressman Kucinich for kindly organising this hearing. Thanks also to his staff for their help in preparing it. The invitation reflects a growing interest on Capitol Hill in the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The Congressman's invitation, and your participation, provide a welcome opportunity for me to brief on UNRWA's work, and update you on the grim situation in the West Bank and, in particular, the Gaza Strip.

Seventh Palestinian dies of wounds from recent Israeli attack

12 May 2008

Maan News

Twenty-five-year-old Mu'ataz Abu 'Anza died on Monday morning of wounds he sustained during an Israeli incursion in the town of Khaza'a in the southern Gaza Strip last Wednesday, medic said.

Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health of Palestinians (especially in conditions of occupation, displacement or exile) based on principles of self-determination and social justice

                  

 

New Crisis in Gaza - May, 2008

-UN warn of "sevre food crisis" in the strip

- Provision of UNRWA’s food assistance to 650,000 refugees in Gaza stopped for the first time last week.

- 12 municipalities and solid waste management councils have stopped all their operations, affecting  at least    50,000 Gazans.

- Ministry of Health hospitals have between 33 and 170 hours of fuel supply. Hospitals managed by  NGOs have fuel for less than one week.

-The Central Drug Stores ran out of fuel on 22 April. Vaccines for 50,000 babies will be spoiled if  power cuts exceed eight hours and will take six months to replace.

- UNRWA Gaza’s vehicle fleet will be grounded as of Thursday which will prevent normal operation of UNRWA’s 214 schools, 19 health centers and solid waste collection.

Click here to see MAP's FIKR SHALTOOT talk with the BBC

MAP has produced NAKBA COMMEMORATION APPEAL solidarity wristbands

Which you can wear on 15th of May to demonstrate your solidarity with the plight of the Palestinian people. If you would like to purchase Nakba Commeration Appeal medical wristbands, please email us at nakba@map-uk.org, or call 0207 226 7691. Individual wristbands cost £1 each. 

MAP Annual Dinner

Former US Secretary of State, James Baker III, to speak at MAP's Annual Dinner, 16th May, London. Tickets available. Click here to find our more or click here for the invitation

 

Responding to events in Gaza

MAP contributed to a major Charity/Aid agencies report titled "The Gaza Strip: A Humanitarian Implosion"

MAP recently took a delegation led by Scottish MSP Pauline McNeil to visit Gaza. Click here for more information.

Visit MAP's Gaza Page

MAP is a signatory to a document urgently calling for an end to the Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, an end to the international isolation, and dialogue and reconciliation between Palestinian parties. We also call for an end to 40 years of Israeli occupation in the interests of peace and justice for all.

Other MAP News:

MAP Meets with Senior British Advisor

 MAP attended a meeting with Michael Williams - UK Special Representative for the Middle East

-MAP’s 2007 Annual Review 

Learn more about MAP’s work over the past year.  

-MAP Launches Health Board Game in Lebanon

MAP recently launched a board game promoting heath and cultural awareness across Lebanon

-Article about MAP published in 'The Middle East in London'

LMEI published it's magazine for May 2008 with a feature on MAP.

-MAP Attends International Development Sub-Committee Meeting

Speaking down the line from Gaza was UNRWA's John Ging

 

(MAP Mobile Clinic visits Jericho)