poverty

Palestinians fleeing Syria bombed by Israel in Gaza

Gaza City
18 February 2013

Palestinians who fled violence in Syria were among those bombed by Israel for eight consecutive days in November.

Hidden health crisis for Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, says new study

South Africa
10 October 2012
Medical services and mental health needs for Palestinians in Lebanon’s refugee camps have been sorely neglected.

Amid growing poverty, payment card provides dignity, nutrition for some Gaza families

Rami Almeghari
Gaza City
19 June 2012
A new aid program intends to help 5,000 families purchase nutritious food in the besieged Gaza Strip.

As Gaza siege enters sixth year, harm will be felt for years to come

Submitted by Maureen Clare Murphy on Sat, 06/16/2012 - 04:29
Reports by international agencies on the impact of five years of siege paint a grim picture showing how Israel’s blockade is de-developing the Gaza Strip.

Study: 78% of Palestinians in Jerusalem live below poverty line

Jillian Kestler-D'Amours
Shuafat refugee camp
9 June 2012
“For decades Israel has pursued a policy that has led to the debilitation of East Jerusalem in every respect,” says new report.
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