On 18 December 2009, Global Research published a report*¹ by Prof. Mario Barbieri and Prof Maurizio Barbieri and Prof Paola Manduca stating that soil in the Gaza Strip contains poisonous and cancer-causing materials due to the weapons used during the war on Gaza.

Interpal has identified the deteriorating situation in the health sector within the Gaza Strip. This is a result of civilians suffering from continuous violations of their right to enjoy adequate levels of physical and mental health. There are a lot of patients suffering from chronic diseases, which include those relating to pregnancy, breastfeeding, children and those suffering from injuries. Hospitals and primary health care centres are suffering from a permanent shortage in medical supplies; they lack the necessary medicines and medical equipment to treat their patients.

Officers from Interpal’s Gaza Field Office (GFO) were present during the distribution. As the percentage of refugees in the Gaza Strip has now increased to 67.5% (about seven in ten Gazans are refugees)^*, the need for such aid is greater than ever before. The GFO reports that beneficiaries said repeatedly that Interpal’s “nutrition aid has come at the right time”.

November 5: 2009