דוח שבועי בנושא הגנה על אזרחים | 1-8 ינואר 2009

Since the Israeli military operation began on 27 December until 8 January 758 Palestinians have been killed?approximately 42% of whom were women (60) and children (257) according to the Palestinian Ministry of Health. The number of children fatalities has increased by 250% since the beginning of ground operation on 3 January. The Israeli offensive has resulted in the largest number of forcibly displaced Palestinians since 1967. The electricity output steadily declined as the week progressed, and finally shut down in most parts of Gaza on 4 January. During the week, the overriding health concern was of the effect of power outages on primary health facilities. As of 7 January, 800,000 people in North Gaza, Gaza and the Middle Area are without running water supply.