JUZOOR RESPONSE REPORT Update #7 - GAZA SITUATION
JUZOOR RESPONSE REPORT Update #7
GAZA STRIP | April - June 2024
Situation
Israel’s ongoing genocidal campaign in Gaza has resulted in extensive devastation and humanitarian catastrophe throughout June, with air and land bombardments impacting the entire Gaza Strip. This has led to significant civilian casualties, widespread displacement, and the destruction of homes and infrastructure. By June 30, over 37,800 Gazans had been killed, and nearly 87,000 injured since October 7. Food scarcity remains a critical issue, with 2.15 million people projected to face crisis or worse levels of food insecurity and famine. Health facilities are overwhelmed by severe shortages of fuel, medicines, and medical supplies, with some operating at five times their capacity. Additionally, communicable diseases are spreading rapidly due to inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions, with nearly one million cases of acute respiratory infections and other diseases recorded, including acute jaundice syndrome and bloody watery diarrhea, as well as concerns over the risk of cholera.
Updates on Juzoor’s Response in Gaza
Between April and May, Juzoor expanded its operations in the Gaza Strip from 66 to 72 shelters, accommodating over 200,000 IDPs. Most of these shelters are located in the Middle and North regions, with about 10 in the South, including Rafah. Juzoor provided a comprehensive range of health, medical, and MHPSS services, along with essential aid such as food, water, hygiene supplies, emergency items, nutrition supplements, and medications. The team also offered training and educational sessions.
A massive Israeli military operation in Jabalia Camp and Rafah led to the evacuation of 26 of Juzoor’s shelters between May 13 and 24. During this period, 12 of our medical points at these shelters were either burned or destroyed. In response, Juzoor implemented an emergency plan, reallocating the evacuated shelters and establishing 12 temporary medical points in Gaza City to serve the displaced population from Jabalia Camp. Additionally, other medical points began operating in double shifts to meet the increased demand. The military operation in Rafah also forced the evacuation of 7 shelters, prompting Juzoor to relocate the medical points to safer areas, such as Deir El Balah. Despite the challenges, Juzoor managed to mobilize its medical team to secure locations away from the conflict zones. Following the end of the military invasion, Juzoor successfully reactivated the evacuated medical points, with most resuming normal operations between May 24 and 30.
During this process, Juzoor provided all medical points, including the newly established ones, with essential emergency medications and medical consumables. Additionally, the team managed to successfully evacuate all medical devices and equipment from high-risk areas to the newly established temporary medical points, ensuring continuity of care despite the circumstances.