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11 October 2003
The co-chairs of the Local Aid Coordination Committee (LACC) – the group of international donors to the Palestinians — today released a report on the rapid expansion of Israel’s “separation barrier” around East Jerusalem. Read more about Latest donor update on the impact of Israel's separation barrier
2 October 2003
There is a hole at the heart of Jenin camp. A hole where there once stood more than 400 refugee homes. Right now the site of the hardest-fought battle of Israel’s Operation Defensive Shield is still known as “ground zero” by locals, but within a year UNRWA hopes to transform several acres of mud into a community of modern shelters for almost 2,000 people. Read more about Rebuilding Jenin
2 October 2003
On 31 July, the Israeli Ministry of Defence announced the completion of the first phase of the security barrier, officially launched on 16 June 2002. UNRWA calculated the impact of the wall on Palestinian refugees. Read more about The impact of the first phase of security barrier on Palestinian refugees
28 September 2003
International aid agencies find the situation of closures, curfews and restrictions of movement unacceptable and call on Israel to respect applicable international law. Read more about International aid agencies call for free and unrestricted movement
26 September 2003
By any name —- separation barrier, security fence, transfer wall —- the controversial enclosure under construction within the West Bank violates international humanitarian law and threatens Palestinian communities and livelihoods. Maureen Lynch just completed an assessment mission to the Middle East. Read more about More than just a wall
24 September 2003
The Charity Commission today unfroze the assets of the Palestinian support charity INTERPAL and closed its inquiry. This action was taken after the watchdog received no evidence to verify allegations that the charity has links to Hamas’ political and militant activities. Read more about Charity watchdog closes inquiry into INTERPAL
21 September 2003
Peter Hansen, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), has made a call for a just solution to the long-running Palestine refugee problem in order that the refugees can fulfill their human potential. Read more about The curse of statelessness – The plight of Palestinian refugees
17 September 2003
As peace in the Middle East proves elusive once again, Action by Churches Together (ACT) International remains committed to accompanying people in the occupied Palestinian territories as they search for ways to survive the daily tribulations of Israeli occupation. Read more about "We are not alone" - Churches lend hope to Palestinians' struggle to survive
15 September 2003
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) today handed over 83 new shelters to families from Khan Younis refugee camp in the south of the Gaza Strip. The new development will allow UNRWA to re-house some of those whose shelters have been destroyed by Israeli forces during the last three years. Read more about New shelters for Khan Younis homeless
10 September 2003
During the recent Israeli invasion of Nablus on August 23, a number of shops, homes and public property were destroyed. Israeli forces killed two young Palestinians and a number of others were wounded and arrested. Read more about Invasion and destruction: Nablus clinic