SITUATION OVERVIEW

The seven weeks of escalated hostilities that started on 7 July 2014 entailed intensive bombardments and ground operations across the Gaza Strip. This resulted in a record number of civilian casualties, the devastation of civilian buildings and infrastructure, and large scale displacement. Every man, woman and child in the Gaza Strip – some 1.8 million people – were directly affected by the conflict. On 26 August, the parties to the conflict reached an open-ended cease-fire, which has held to date.

FÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµDING: CONSOLIDATED APPEAL 2014

The Gaza Crisis Appeal presents the joint strategy of the humanitarian community, including Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµRWA, to respond to the current crisis in the Gaza Strip. The appeal is closely coordinated with the Government of the State of Palestine, including with its early recovery and reconstruction strategy.