HUMANITARIAN SNAPSHOT: CASUALTIES IN THE CONTEXT OF DEMONSTRATIONS AND HOSTILITIES IN GAZA

Egypt

Israel

KarniNahal Oz

Sufa

Erez Crossing

Kerem ShalomCrossing

Middle Area

North Gaza

Khan Yunis

Rafah

Gaza

RAFAH CROSSING

SALAH AL-DIN GATE

30 March - 4 October 2018

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Up to4 Oct

Hospitalized Injuries

OVERVIEWKEY HUMANITARIAN NEEDS

Disclaimer: Data and analysis provided in this snapshot is based on preliminary information available. Further assessments are pending.

PalestinianDeaths

Israeli deaths Palestinian deaths

Source of Palestinian casualty data: OCHA, Palestinian Ministry of Health in Gaza. Source of Israeli casualty data: Israeli media.

205 1*

Israeli injuries

374729

46

29

17 32 80 15 21 15 23 2

HHH

HHHH

HH

HH

HH

H

H

H

H

H

Males

Females

Adults

Children

17,038

4,250

19,338

1,950

TOTAL CASUALTIES 30 March - 4 October till 12:00 PM

Other

Gas inhalation

Rubber bullets

liveammunition

5,345

529

6,586

8,828

Injuriesby type

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Fully/partially operating crossing Closed crossing

Deaths

Hospital

Demonstration Camps No-Go Zone (300 metres)

H

X

36 Boys2 Girls

2 Women165 Men

Since 30 March 2018, the Gaza Strip has witnessed a significant increase in Palestinian casualties in the context of mass demonstrations taking place along Israel’s perimeter fence with Gaza and hostilities. The large number of casualties among unarmed Palestinian demonstrators, including a high percentage of demonstrators hit by live ammunition, has raised concerns about excessive use of force by Israeli troops. Despite significant assistance provided, Gaza's health sector is struggling to cope with the mass influx of casualties, due to years of blockade, the internal divide and a chronic energy crisis, which have left essential services in Gaza barely able to function.

• Rapid deployment of quality-assured emergency medical teams to conduct complex lifesaving surgery.

• Procurement of essential drugs, disposables and medical equipment.• Enhancement of post-operative and rehabilitative care through

multi-disciplinary rehabilitation teams.• Legal aid to address restrictions impeding medical patients from receiving

treatment outside Gaza.• Mental health and psychological support for children and families impacted

by violence.• Procurement of emergency fuel to run back-up generators at 54 critical

health facilities.• Monitoring and documentation of the differentiated impact of the situation

on men, women, boys and girls.

1,1902,777 3,319

800 985 7011,240

168

*This figure includes 152 Palestinians killed during the demonstrations and 53 killed in other circumstances; among the latter are eight people whose bodies are reportedly being withheld by the Israeli authorities.

Field treated injuries 10,108Hospitalized injuries 11,180

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Total Palestinian injuries

21,288

TOTAL INJURIES

47

54