Israeli occupation is the main trigger of humanitarian needs among Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory
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- Published: 13 June 2016 13 June 2016
Press Release
Israeli occupation is the main trigger of humanitarian needs among Palestinians in the occupied Palestinian territory
Jerusalem, 13 June 2016
Humanitarian needs in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) continue to be driven by practices related to Israel’s prolonged occupation and continued conflict, the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says in its 2015 Annual Humanitarian Overview, “Fragmented Lives,” released today.
“This month, Palestinians enter their 50th year under Israeli occupation,” said David Carden, Head of OCHA in the oPt. “‘Fragmented Lives’ shows clearly the devastating impact of this ongoing situation, mainly on 4.8 million Palestinians who are increasingly vulnerable due to violations of international humanitarian and human rights law.”