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\r\n\r\nJuly 16, 2002 - The Union of Palestinian Medical Relief Committees \r\n<\/p>
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\r\n\r\nFor nearly a month, two million residents of the West Bank have been under almost constant curfew. This deliberate policy by the Israeli government has created a humanitarian disaster throughout the West Bank. Hospitals, schools, universities as well as civil and governmental institutions have been completely paralyzed. Furthermore, the Israeli-imposed curfew has decimated the economy leaving a considerable percentage of Palestinians under the poverty line and nearing levels of starvation. \r\n<\/p>
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\r\n\r\nThe Israeli government's curfews are intended to, and have succeeded in \r\ndestroying the socio-economic infrastructure of Palestine. Its collective \r\npunishment measures represent a severe violation of international law, and \r\nhave no justification as security measures. As such, we are astounded and \r\ndeeply concerned by the weak response of the international community in \r\ndenouncing Israel's creation of this ever-increasing humanitarian crisis. \r\n<\/p>
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\r\n\r\nTHIS IS AN URGENT CALL FOR ALL HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS WORLWIDE TO INTERVENE IMMEDIATELY \r\n<\/p>
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\r\n\r\nFor more information, please contact Dr. Mustafa Barghouthi at:
\r\nMedical \r\nRelief - 00972-59-254-218
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