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OPT: Protection of civilians weekly report, 25 Nov - 8 Dec 2009

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Exceptionally, this report covers a period of two weeks, 25 November-8 December

Latest Developments since Tuesday, 8 December

United Nations humanitarian agencies, along with international and national non-governmental organisations operating in the oPt, appealed for US $664.4 million to fund 236 humanitarian assistance programmes in 2010. These programmes respond to the humanitarian situation in the oPt, targeting the Gaza Strip, East Jerusalem and parts of the West Bank where the Barrier, Israeli settlements and access and planning restrictions imposed by the Israeli authorities affect livelihoods.

- The number of Influenza A (H1N1) deaths reached six in the Gaza Strip. As of 10 December, WHO reports 110 suspected cases of H1N1, 37 of which are confirmed, while eight have recovered.

- Rafah Crossing was exceptionally opened on December 10 to allow 82 Palestinian students admitted to Egyptian universities to enter Egypt. Nearly 670 other students registered in other universities abroad are still waiting to exit.

- On the same day, one truckload of 30,000 carnation exited Gaza via Kerem Shalom Crossing. This is the first export from Gaza since 27 April 2009.

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