The Humanitarian Monitor | November 2008

The blockade on Gaza imposed since June 2007 intensified to unprecedented level following the resumption of violence on 4 November. This reduced people's lives to a daily struggle of obtaining clean running water, fuel for cooking and fresh food. Five out of the six mills in Gaza had stopped grinding, as flour stocks were depleted and over 30 out of 47 bread bakeries throughout Gaza were forced to shut down. In the West Bank and East Jerusalem, 18 structures were demolished including 12 houses, which resulted in the displacement of 68 people, including 41 children.