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 - 18 October 2018
Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Up to18 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.
217 1*
Israeli injuries
4047 33
49
30
17 32 80 15 21 15 23 14
HHH
HHHH
HH
HH
HH
H
H
H
H
H
Males
Females
Adults
Children
9,829
2,084
11,158
755
TOTAL CASUALTIES 30 March - 18 October till 12:00 PM
Other
Gas inhalation
Rubber bullets
liveammunition
5,502
454
4,055
1,902
Injuriesby type
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Fully/partially operating crossing Closed crossing
Deaths
Hospital
Demonstration Camps No-Go Zone (300 metres)
H
X
38 Boys2 Girls
2 Women175 Men
Since 30 March 2018, the Gaza Strip has witnessed a significant increase in Palestinian casualties in the context of mass demonstrations and other activities along Israel’s perimeter fence with Gaza, taking place as part of the «Great March of Return», as well as during 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. Exposure of children to violence along with media reports of the militarization of children are also of concern. 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
901
*This figure includes 163 Palestinians killed during the «Great March of Return» demonstrations and other activities and 54 killed in other circumstances; among the latter are ten people whose bodies are reportedly being withheld by the Israeli authorities.
Field treated injuries 10,984Hospitalized injuries 11,913
3 Nautical m
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Israeli force
s since 17 Octo
ber 2018
Total Palestinian injuries
22,897
TOTAL PALESTINIAN HOSPITALIZED INJURIES
50
55