ירחון מעקב הומניטרי | מרס 2009

In March, the unilateral ceasefires in the Gaza Strip remained fragile. In spite of some relaxation measures, the closure regime remained largely unchanged for most Gazans. However, access to specialized medical treatment outside Gaza for the chronically ill dramatically deteriorated. In the West Bank, an increase in the vulnerability of specific groups was noticed as a result of several factors, including Israeli-imposed access restrictions, displacement and insufficient rainfall. Demolitions and displacement in and around East Jerusalem continued. Also, the Israeli authorities initiated work on the construction of four sections of the West Bank Barrier.