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Occupied Palestinian territory

DRC began operations with Partners in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in 2024 after the unprecedented needs caused by the Israeli military offensive that began in October 2023 and the escalation of violence in the West Bank. DRC’s immediate focus is to alleviate suffering In Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem through a multi-sectorial response, utilising conflict-sensitive approaches.

REFORM, Gaza

04 Dec 2024

Why Gaza’s Displacement Sites Need Effective Management to Face Winter Challenges

25 Nov 2024

Press release: Killing long after they fall – the cost of active warfare and unexploded ordnance on civilians in Gaza

29 Oct 2024

DRC condemns the banning of UNRWA from operating in Israeli controlled areas

24 Oct 2024

Open call for a ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon and Israel and end to impunity amid a spiralling humanitarian catastrophe and escalating regional conflict

09 Oct 2024

Northern Gaza: Aid organisations warn of dramatic escalation of humanitarian catastrophe following further mass forced displacement of civilians in northern Gaza

09 Oct 2024

Voices from a Year of Horror in Gaza and the West Bank: Abdel Hakim's story

Core sectors Occupied Palestinian territory

Protection
Economic Recovery
Humanitarian Disarmament and Peacebuilding
Shelter and Settlements
Camp Coordination and Camp Management

Displacement Trends

Current location of Palestinians, based on UNRWA data

DocumentsAll Documents

Killing long after they fall: The cost of active warfare and explosive ordnance on civilians in Gaza

25 Nov 2024

Regional situation report #1: Lebanon, occupied Palestinian territory, Syria

13 Oct 2024

Gaza Humanitarian Access Snapshot #6

09 Oct 2024

Gaza and the West Bank Humanitarian Access Snapshot #5

10 Sep 2024

Gaza Humanitarian Access Snapshot #4

27 Aug 2024

Gaza Humanitarian Access Snapshot #3

13 Aug 2024

Why we are there

The conflict in the occupied Palestinian territory predates the Israeli military offensive of October 2023. 

Since October 2023, the Israeli military offensive has severely impacted Gaza. The use of explosive ordnance in populated areas has led to significant casualties, destruction and widespread displacement.  

Gaza faces acute humanitarian crises, including people dying of hunger, water shortages, inadequate shelter, poor sanitation facilities, and increasingly limited access to medical care.

At the same time, the increasing violence in the West Bank has resulted in casualties, displacement, and damage to Palestinian-owned property.  

What we do

DRC is currently implementing programming in Gaza with Palestinian organisations, whilst looking to urgently expand to the West Bank.

Programming currently includes the delivery of core relief items into Gaza as well as the provision of online and in-person explosive ordnance risk education sessions to conflict-affected girls, boys, women, and men, and the implementation of camp coordination and camp management activities in makeshift sites.

Working in collaboration with

PARC, Agricultural Development Association
PARC, Agricultural Development Association
REFORM, The Palestinian Association for Empowerment and Local Development
REFORM, The Palestinian Association for Empowerment and Local Development
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