Palestine

Palestinian Economy Struggles as Coronavirus Inflicts Losses

World Bank This article emphasizes the critical challenges facing the Palestinian economy and livelihoods following the COVID-19 outbreak. Article

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COVID-19 in the Palestinian Refugee Camps

University of Oxford This article reports on the impact of COVID-19 on life in Palestinian Refugee Camps and in compounding crises like annexation and the siege of the Gaza Strip as well as on the UNRWA’s preparedness and response plan. Article

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COVID-19 Restrictions Offer Window into Palestinian Experience

Human Rights Watch This article reports on the lives of the Palestinian population during the COVID-19 pandemic and under the occupation. Article

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The Gaza Strip and COVID-19: Preparing for the Worst

International Crisis Group This article focuses on the preexisting vulnerability of the situation in Gaza and how it was deeply worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Article

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COVID-19: Gendered Impacts of the Pandemic in Palestine and Implications for Policy and Programming

UN Women This report analyzes the gendered impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Palestinian population. Report

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COVID-19 Response Plan

OCHA The COVID-19 Response Plan for the occupied Palestinian territory presents the joint strategy of the humanitarian community, including UNRWA, to respond to the public health needs and immediate consequences of the pandemic in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, and Gaza. Report

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Palestine’s COVID-19 Response Plan

WHO This report details the COVID-19 situation in Palestine, the government’s strategic response, actions to date as well as the need for financial support and diplomatic engagement. Report

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