The Humanitarian Monitor | February 2009

During the month of February, the Palestinian civilian population faced the most significant threat of displacement and dispossession of recent months. Actions of Israeli authorities in East Jerusalem impacted homes, livelihoods and future of over 1,500 Palestinians. TThe ceasefire in Gaza remains fragile. Palestinian casualties are close to those recorded during the two months that preceded the launching of the Israeli offensive on 27 December. The blockade on Gaza continues. Major essential supplies, including construction materials and spare parts continued to be barred from entering Gaza.