Gaza statistics for 2004
In 2004, an average of 45 Palestinians have died every month in fighting.
In September 2004, 133 homes were destroyed by the Israeli army, 807 Palestinians were made homeless
24,547 Gazans have been made homeless in the last four years by Israeli army house demolitions
72% of Gazans will live in poverty by 2006
Source: United Nations
The United Nations has warned in a special report of an impending humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip.
It says as many as 72% of Palestinians will be living in poverty by the end of 2006, and that Israeli restrictions are hampering emergency aid deliveries.
Since 28 September, 82 Palestinians and five Israelis have been killed in Gaza, including 26 children, the report says.
Compiled by 12 UN agencies, the report calls on Israel to allow the agencies free access throughout the strip.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/3723850.stm |