حماية المدنيين | 28 كانون الثاني/يناير - 03 شباط/فبراير 2009

A number of incidents by Palestinian militants and Israeli forces undermined the cease-fire during the week. Electricity situation in the Gaza Strip improved, but thousands remain homeless. Access for NGOs remains difficult. Flash appeal for Gaza launched in Geneva. In the West Bank, there has been a noticeable increase in demolitions and displacement in the Jerusalem district. Also, new West Bank areas between the Barrier and the Green Line have been declared closed.