The Humanitarian Monitor | December 2008

The extensive violence and high casualties from the Israeli military operation that began on 27 December in Gaza, overshadowed much of the difficult situation that had prevailed during the rest of the month. By 31 December, approximately 350 Palestinians had been killed in the air strikes, and 1,500 others were injured. Palestinians throughout the West Bank reacted with daily demonstrations. Also significant was the wave of Israeli settler violence following the Israeli security forces evacuation of settlers from the Al Rajabi house settlement in Hebron. A total of 68 settler-related incidents were recorded, resulting in 20 Palestinian injuries, following the evacuation.