21 dec 2016
The action group “Palestinians of Syria” has documented the death of 3,411 Palestinians in Syria since the broke out of events, 455 of which are women.
The NGO published, on Monday evening, a report in which it documented the death toll of Palestinians in Syria, due to the ongoing violent clashes which have now lasted over five years.
The report noted bombing, sniper shooting, armed clashes, siege and drowning in the sea as the main causes of death, according to Al Ray Palestinian Media Agency.
The report noted that about 1,277 of the Palestinians counted were killed in Yarmouk refugee camp.
The group called on international institutions to provide immediate protection for Palestinians in Syria.
According to UN statics, about 450,000 out of 550,000 Palestinian refugees still live in Syria , 95% of them in need of medical help.
The NGO published, on Monday evening, a report in which it documented the death toll of Palestinians in Syria, due to the ongoing violent clashes which have now lasted over five years.
The report noted bombing, sniper shooting, armed clashes, siege and drowning in the sea as the main causes of death, according to Al Ray Palestinian Media Agency.
The report noted that about 1,277 of the Palestinians counted were killed in Yarmouk refugee camp.
The group called on international institutions to provide immediate protection for Palestinians in Syria.
According to UN statics, about 450,000 out of 550,000 Palestinian refugees still live in Syria , 95% of them in need of medical help.
28 nov 2016
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, through the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD), has contributed US$ 67 million for projects to be implemented in Gaza, the West Bank and Jordan, UNRWA revealed on Monday.
Three agreements were signed today by the SFD Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Yousef al-Bassam, and the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Pierre Krähenbühl.
The first agreement, valued at US$ 28 million, will support ongoing projects, including the reconstruction of shelters in Gaza.
The second agreement, valued at US$ 32 million, will assist UNRWA in the reconstruction and furnishing of several health centers and schools in the West Bank and the implementation of several other ongoing projects.
The third agreement, valued at US$ 7 million, will provide funds for the reconstruction, furnishing and equipping of two health centers and one school in Jordan.
Expressing his gratitude, Krähenbühl said: “I am extremely grateful to the government and the people of Saudi Arabia for the sustained support that the Kingdom has extended to UNRWA over the years. The Kingdom has always been forthcoming in its support towards Palestine refugees.
In 2016 alone, Saudi Arabia has contributed more than US$ 150 million to UNRWA, making the Kingdom the second largest donor after the United States. Saudi Arabia has also been a valued member of the UNRWA Advisory Commission, which advises and assists the Commissioner-General in carrying out the Agency’s mandate, since 2005, a statement by UNRWA said.
Three agreements were signed today by the SFD Vice-Chairman and Managing Director, Yousef al-Bassam, and the Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Pierre Krähenbühl.
The first agreement, valued at US$ 28 million, will support ongoing projects, including the reconstruction of shelters in Gaza.
The second agreement, valued at US$ 32 million, will assist UNRWA in the reconstruction and furnishing of several health centers and schools in the West Bank and the implementation of several other ongoing projects.
The third agreement, valued at US$ 7 million, will provide funds for the reconstruction, furnishing and equipping of two health centers and one school in Jordan.
Expressing his gratitude, Krähenbühl said: “I am extremely grateful to the government and the people of Saudi Arabia for the sustained support that the Kingdom has extended to UNRWA over the years. The Kingdom has always been forthcoming in its support towards Palestine refugees.
In 2016 alone, Saudi Arabia has contributed more than US$ 150 million to UNRWA, making the Kingdom the second largest donor after the United States. Saudi Arabia has also been a valued member of the UNRWA Advisory Commission, which advises and assists the Commissioner-General in carrying out the Agency’s mandate, since 2005, a statement by UNRWA said.
25 nov 2016
The Lebanese army suspended Friday the construction of the isolation wall around Ein al-Hilweh camp for Palestinian refugees following pressure from Palestinian and international parties.
The unified Palestinian leadership in Lebanon said in a statement that the Lebanese army updated its members on the decision to stop the construction works around Ein al-Hilweh camp.
The statement quoted the army as stating that it will take alternative steps in order to preserve security and boost stability in and around the camp.
The Palestinian leadership hailed the Lebanese army and intelligence for responding to the calls to stop the construction of the fence.
The leadership expressed its commitment to uphold the Palestinian-Lebanese fraternal bonds, and congratulated the Lebanese people and government on the occasion of the Independence Day.
Head of Hamas’s political bureau Khaled Mishaal on Thursday evening phoned a number of Lebanese officials and urged them to urgently work on halting construction of the isolation wall.
The first blocks of the isolation wall were erected around the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon this week, as a plan to build security cordons and watchtowers around Ein al-Hilweh came into effect.
Ein al-Hilweh camp, covering an area of one square kilometer, is home to over 80,000 Palestinian refugees, who were recently joined by thousands of displaced Palestinians fleeing warfare in beleaguered Syria.
The unified Palestinian leadership in Lebanon said in a statement that the Lebanese army updated its members on the decision to stop the construction works around Ein al-Hilweh camp.
The statement quoted the army as stating that it will take alternative steps in order to preserve security and boost stability in and around the camp.
The Palestinian leadership hailed the Lebanese army and intelligence for responding to the calls to stop the construction of the fence.
The leadership expressed its commitment to uphold the Palestinian-Lebanese fraternal bonds, and congratulated the Lebanese people and government on the occasion of the Independence Day.
Head of Hamas’s political bureau Khaled Mishaal on Thursday evening phoned a number of Lebanese officials and urged them to urgently work on halting construction of the isolation wall.
The first blocks of the isolation wall were erected around the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon this week, as a plan to build security cordons and watchtowers around Ein al-Hilweh came into effect.
Ein al-Hilweh camp, covering an area of one square kilometer, is home to over 80,000 Palestinian refugees, who were recently joined by thousands of displaced Palestinians fleeing warfare in beleaguered Syria.
The Palestinian Return Center (PRC) expressed its deep concern over the separation wall built by the Lebanese government to engulf the vulnerable Palestinian refugee camp of Ein al-Hilweh.
According to a statement by PRC, the step made by the Lebanese authorities is extremely dangerous as it will aggravate the social division in the country and lock up more than 80,000 refugees in a large open air prison.
PRC dubbed the Lebanese initiative a form of "apartheid" and "discrimination".
“This new wall will increase the daily suffering and misery of Palestinian refugees who, despite their longstanding presence in Lebanon, do not benefit from key aspects of social, political and economic life,” the statement read.
The center added that the Lebanese government's action represents a violation of international law and basic human rights.
PRC vowed to launch an international campaign to counter the move in all worldwide platforms so as to urge the Lebanese government to overturn its “wrong” and “inhuman” action.
The center called on the Lebanese authorities to work towards the enhancement of the living conditions for Palestinian refugees in the country and grant them all of their human rights so that they can enjoy a dignified life.
The work on the wall around the refugee camp near Sidon became a point of controversy. Refugees called it a scar on Arabs’ face. Observers compared it to Israel’s apartheid wall dismembering Palestinian towns and villages in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The first blocks of the isolation wall were erected around the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon this week, as a plan to build security cordons and watchtowers around Ein al-Hilweh came into effect.
Ein al-Hilweh camp, covering an area of one square kilometer, is home to over 80,000 Palestinian refugees, who were recently joined by thousands of displaced Palestinians fleeing warfare in beleaguered Syria.
According to a statement by PRC, the step made by the Lebanese authorities is extremely dangerous as it will aggravate the social division in the country and lock up more than 80,000 refugees in a large open air prison.
PRC dubbed the Lebanese initiative a form of "apartheid" and "discrimination".
“This new wall will increase the daily suffering and misery of Palestinian refugees who, despite their longstanding presence in Lebanon, do not benefit from key aspects of social, political and economic life,” the statement read.
The center added that the Lebanese government's action represents a violation of international law and basic human rights.
PRC vowed to launch an international campaign to counter the move in all worldwide platforms so as to urge the Lebanese government to overturn its “wrong” and “inhuman” action.
The center called on the Lebanese authorities to work towards the enhancement of the living conditions for Palestinian refugees in the country and grant them all of their human rights so that they can enjoy a dignified life.
The work on the wall around the refugee camp near Sidon became a point of controversy. Refugees called it a scar on Arabs’ face. Observers compared it to Israel’s apartheid wall dismembering Palestinian towns and villages in the occupied Palestinian territories.
The first blocks of the isolation wall were erected around the largest Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon this week, as a plan to build security cordons and watchtowers around Ein al-Hilweh came into effect.
Ein al-Hilweh camp, covering an area of one square kilometer, is home to over 80,000 Palestinian refugees, who were recently joined by thousands of displaced Palestinians fleeing warfare in beleaguered Syria.
22 nov 2016
Hamas Movement considered in a statement issued Tuesday the Lebanese construction of an isolation wall around Ein al-Hilweh refugee camp as a violation of the international law.
This is an unacceptable step that targets the Palestinian refugees’ future and deepens their humanitarian suffering, the statement said.
This is a very negative message to the Palestinian people, the statement reads.
The Movement expressed its total rejection of the isolation wall, and considered it a flagrant violation of the international laws and norms.
Such a step would ignite more tension in the region, it warned.
"We totally reject any political or security decision that would threaten Palestinian refugees’ rights," Hamas underlined.
The Movement called for a comprehensive Palestinian-Lebanese dialogue to discuss the common issues and interests between the two parties.
The Lebanese authorities have recently begun constructing an isolation wall around Ein al-Hilweh refugee camp, one of the country’s largest Palestinian refugee camps.
Angry Palestinians took to social media to slam the Lebanese authorities, branding the isolation wall a “wall of shame” and saying that it was similar to the policies of the Israeli government.
Ein Al-Hilweh is home to 80,000 registered Palestinian refugees who have been joined by thousands more in recent years due to the ongoing Syrian crisis.
This is an unacceptable step that targets the Palestinian refugees’ future and deepens their humanitarian suffering, the statement said.
This is a very negative message to the Palestinian people, the statement reads.
The Movement expressed its total rejection of the isolation wall, and considered it a flagrant violation of the international laws and norms.
Such a step would ignite more tension in the region, it warned.
"We totally reject any political or security decision that would threaten Palestinian refugees’ rights," Hamas underlined.
The Movement called for a comprehensive Palestinian-Lebanese dialogue to discuss the common issues and interests between the two parties.
The Lebanese authorities have recently begun constructing an isolation wall around Ein al-Hilweh refugee camp, one of the country’s largest Palestinian refugee camps.
Angry Palestinians took to social media to slam the Lebanese authorities, branding the isolation wall a “wall of shame” and saying that it was similar to the policies of the Israeli government.
Ein Al-Hilweh is home to 80,000 registered Palestinian refugees who have been joined by thousands more in recent years due to the ongoing Syrian crisis.
21 nov 2016
The Action Group for the Palestinians of Syria (AGPS) said it had documented, until last September, the death of 211 Palestinian children as a result of the raging war in Syria.
However, the AGPS, said it faced security and field difficulties in documenting the exact number of deaths among the Palestinian children, expecting that their toll could be much more than this.
This came in a report released by the group on the occasion of the Universal Children’s Day, which falls on November 20 every year.
The reported deaths happened during different war-related incidents, most notably as a result of shelling, shooting, armed clashes, blockade, torture in prisons, drowning in the Mediterranean and lack of medical care.
The group’s report noted that 24 children died as a result of the tight blockade imposed on al-Yarmouk refugee camp, south of Damascus.
According to the report, detainees released from Syrian jails gave testimonies about the presence of children and infants with their mothers under harsh conditions in security prisons.
However, the AGPS, said it faced security and field difficulties in documenting the exact number of deaths among the Palestinian children, expecting that their toll could be much more than this.
This came in a report released by the group on the occasion of the Universal Children’s Day, which falls on November 20 every year.
The reported deaths happened during different war-related incidents, most notably as a result of shelling, shooting, armed clashes, blockade, torture in prisons, drowning in the Mediterranean and lack of medical care.
The group’s report noted that 24 children died as a result of the tight blockade imposed on al-Yarmouk refugee camp, south of Damascus.
According to the report, detainees released from Syrian jails gave testimonies about the presence of children and infants with their mothers under harsh conditions in security prisons.