Protection of Civilians Weekly Report | 4 - 10 Nov 2009

This week, ten Palestinians sustained wounds by Israeli forces throughout the oPt; eight in the West Bank and two in Gaza. More demolition orders distributed in East Jerusalem and Area C; 17 in Silwan and four in Nablus. There were 15 reported settler-related incidents this week. Al Jalama checkpoint is opened to vehicles of Palestinian citizens of Israel for the first time in eight years. In Gaza, Humanitarian agencies call for an immediate opening of crossings before winter. Around 60 percent of households are food insecure. A significant reduction in amounts of cooking gas and industrial fuel that entered this week. Imports remain below average needs.