The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is seeking US$ 23.8 million for its multi-sectoral emergency response, following a large-scale Israeli Armed Forces’ military operation in the Jenin refugee camp in the occupied West Bank between 2-4 July. The two-day operation left 12 people killed, including four children, and another 140 injured.
At least 3,500 Palestine Refugees were forced to flee their homes during the military operation and nearly 1,000 homes in the camp were damaged. Of those, 41 were destroyed and more than 70 were severely damaged. Camp civilian infrastructure sustained extensive damage, with nine kilometers of water and sewage networks, and almost four kilometers of roads destroyed. Several UNRWA facilities in the camp sustained damage. The UNRWA health center, the only one available in the camp, was severely damaged and is now out of service.
“We once again need support to restore basic services in Jenin camp for Palestine Refugees, and help them rebuild their lives and livelihoods. We have started to receive pledges, including a very generous one from the UAE, but need more funds to be able to restore basic services, such as education and primary health care, and emergency cash and shelter assistance to affected families. We must also address mental health needs through psychosocial support to Palestine Refugees and first responders,” said Adam Bouloukos, Director of UNRWA Affairs in the West Bank.
