The 2010 Consolidated Appeal (CAP) in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) requests a total ofUSD664,473,688 for 236 humanitarian and early recovery projects: 147 to be implemented by United Nations agencies, and 89 by international and local NGOs. The residents of the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and Area C of the West Bank, including those living in areas near Israeli settlements and in Barrier-adjacent areas,have been identified as priority populations in need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Programs regarding Cash Assistance/Cash for Work, and Food, Security and Nutrition comprise approximately two thirds of this year?s funding requirements.

The consolidated Appeal Process for 2010 and presentation.

At mid-year, the oPt 2010 CAP is 42% funded. The humanitarian community in the oPt originally appealed for US$664.4 million1 for 236 projects. As of 25 June 2010, $254 million had been received, including carry-over funds from 2009. Uneven and/or low funding in some clusters/sectors threatens the implementation of key projects and greatly impairs partners’ ability to meet stated objectives. During the Mid-Year Review, requirements have been revised down to $603 million through the merging of some projects, the removal of others due to lack of funds, and the downward revision of requirements to reflect the remaining implementation period.