12 May 2023 12:30 hrs?

 

  • The general situation remains very tense in the Gaza Strip with ongoing airstrikes.? All 22 health clinics are open without any significant problems.
  • The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported 30 people killed to date. This includes six children and three women. ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA verified that among those killed, at least 11 were Palestine Refugees. At least 93 people were injured since the escalation started on 9 May.
  • There is very limited movement on the streets while the markets remain open.? Telemedicine services are available.
  • Key crossing points (Erez and Kerem Shalom) remain closed in both directions impacting the movement of humanitarian staff and essential supplies, including fuel availability for public utilities.
  • Water supply service to Palestine Refugees is maintained through the?operation of ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA water wells at Jabalia, Khan Younis and Rafah refugee camps.? ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA staff are on duty today to maintain services. All ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA schools are closed.
  • Phone calls through the help line continued with most requests related to food assistance. ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA has 51 front line staff operating those helplines.
  • No damage was reported overnight to ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA installations across the Gaza Strip.
  • ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA schools and vocational centres remain closed as of 9 May, impacting 291,000 children and young people.
  • Health and food distribution centres are closed today due to the weekend. The same applies for camp sanitation.
  • ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA security teams continue to operate 24/7 to support operations.
  • Information to the communities on ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA services continued to flow on ±¬ÁÏÍøRWA social media and other digital platforms.