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Recent Articles about Gaza Strip Human rights
OCHA release updates on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza Jan 05 09 Statement by Prof. Richard Falk Jan 01 09 Mezan Center: 315 Palestinians, including 41 children, killed and 939 ... Dec 31 08 Latest News ArticlesLebanese rocket fire hits Northern Israel; Hezbollah deny involvement 17:47 Thu 08 Jan Israeli soldier killed in Gaza 17:41 Thu 08 Jan Thousands of Palestinians protest throughout the West bank against the Israeli attacks on Gaza 16:45 Thu 08 Jan Israeli army kills a Palestinian man near Jerusalem 16:41 Thu 08 Jan 13th day under attack; Death toll in Gaza reaches 765 16:39 Thu 08 Jan Thousands of people flee their homes in southern Gaza after threats by the army 20:04 Wed 07 Jan The Israeli army injures five Palestinians near Ramallah 19:25 Wed 07 Jan Gaza hospitals on the brink of collapse as Israeli offensive continues 19:23 Wed 07 Jan 12th day under attack: death toll in Gaza reaches 700 18:33 Wed 07 Jan Bethlehem: Greek Orthodox Christians Mark Christmas 11:38 Tue 06 Jan Full StoryIsrael allows 30 UN trucks into Gaza Monday November 17, 2008 20:57 by Saed Bannoura - IMEMC & Agencies
 The Israeli Authorities allowed on Monday the entry of thirty UN trucks filled with foods and medicine to the Gaza Strip, the Arabs48 news website reported.
Yet, the Gaza Strip remains under strict siege and all trade crossing are closed under direct orders of Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak. Last week, Israel barred UN trucks from entering the Gaza Strip and claimed that it has intelligence info that resistance groups are planning attacks against Israel. The 15 UN trucks were loaded with medicine and were attempting to cross into the Gaza Strip through the Karni crossing. Dr. Moawia Hassanen, head of the Emergency Unit at the Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza, said that the number of patients who died due to the siege arrived to 270, including children, infants and elderly. He added that 400 patients who suffer from chronic diseases were barred from leaving Gaza to receive medical treatment abroad. On Saturday, Dr. Hassanen said that an infant died at Al. Shifa Hospital in Gaza. |
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