Protection of Civilians Weekly Report | 16 – 22 May 2007

Palestinian inter-factional violence continued between 16 and 19 May before a ceasefire came into effect that has largely held. 40 people were killed. Palestinian/Israeli hostilities escalated this week following continuing Qassam rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. PA workers continued strike action during this week throughout the West Bank with all PA workers holding a one day strike on 19 May. During one day of external closures, Palestinians with valid permits from the Israeli authorities were denied access to East Jerusalem and Israel.