Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07JERUSALEM928
2007-05-18 14:24:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Consulate Jerusalem
Cable title:
MAJOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OPEN
how-toVZCZCXRO9862 OO RUEHROV DE RUEHJM #0928 1381424 ZNR UUUUU ZZH O 181424Z MAY 07 FM AMCONSUL JERUSALEM TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 7605 INFO RUEHXK/ARAB ISRAELI COLLECTIVE PRIORITY RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC PRIORITY RUEATRS/DEPT OF TREASURY WASHDC PRIORITY RUEHBS/USEU BRUSSELS PRIORITY
UNCLAS JERUSALEM 000928
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE; NEA/IPA FOR
WILLIAMS/SHAMPAINE/BELGRADE; NSC FOR ABRAMS/WATERS;
TREASURY FOR NUGENT/HIRSON;
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON PHUM ENRG ETRD EAID KWBG
SUBJECT: MAJOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OPEN
REF: A. JERUSALEM 899
B. JERUSALEM 900
C. JERUSALEM 905
UNCLAS JERUSALEM 000928
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE; NEA/IPA FOR
WILLIAMS/SHAMPAINE/BELGRADE; NSC FOR ABRAMS/WATERS;
TREASURY FOR NUGENT/HIRSON;
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON PHUM ENRG ETRD EAID KWBG
SUBJECT: MAJOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OPEN
REF: A. JERUSALEM 899
B. JERUSALEM 900
C. JERUSALEM 905
1. (SBU) The American Director of the American Near East
Refugee Aid (ANERA) reported to Econoff that ANERA's Gaza
office was damaged May 17 by an IAF missile strike on a Gaza
City "Executive Force" headquarters (ref B),which took place
an estimated 50 meters away. He said that none of ANERA's
staff (all Gazans) were injured by the blast, which shattered
the office's windows. He expressed his Gaza employees'
concerns about the unprecedented level of violence and
confusion, saying that all ANERA construction projects in
Gaza had been put on hold since May 14. West Bank/Gaza
Country Director of CARE International Elizabeth Sime told
Econoff May 17 that CARE offices in Gaza have been closed
since May 13, so CARE has not been able to make its routine
package deliveries of pharmaceuticals and disponsables.
However, USD 225,000 worth of CARE-supplied basic
pharmaceuticals were delivered by local vendors to two NGO
hospitals in Gaza on May 17.
ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES SEEMS OPEN
--------------
2. (SBU) OCHA reported that UNRWA's largest health clinic in
Rimal, Gaza City was open May 17, as were those UNRWA health
care and educational facilities located outside of the Gaza
City area.
3. (SBU) A USAID Gaza-based staff member who is living close
to Gaza's Dar al Shifa hospital reported that no clashes had
taken place in or around the hospital, which is Gaza's
largest, since the major fighting began May 12.
CROSSINGS' STATUS
--------------
4. (SBU) According to USAID Gaza-based staff, Karni and
Rafah crossings are closed May 18, but the Nahal Oz fuel
transfer station is open.
WALLES
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
NEA FOR FRONT OFFICE; NEA/IPA FOR
WILLIAMS/SHAMPAINE/BELGRADE; NSC FOR ABRAMS/WATERS;
TREASURY FOR NUGENT/HIRSON;
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECON PHUM ENRG ETRD EAID KWBG
SUBJECT: MAJOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES OPEN
REF: A. JERUSALEM 899
B. JERUSALEM 900
C. JERUSALEM 905
1. (SBU) The American Director of the American Near East
Refugee Aid (ANERA) reported to Econoff that ANERA's Gaza
office was damaged May 17 by an IAF missile strike on a Gaza
City "Executive Force" headquarters (ref B),which took place
an estimated 50 meters away. He said that none of ANERA's
staff (all Gazans) were injured by the blast, which shattered
the office's windows. He expressed his Gaza employees'
concerns about the unprecedented level of violence and
confusion, saying that all ANERA construction projects in
Gaza had been put on hold since May 14. West Bank/Gaza
Country Director of CARE International Elizabeth Sime told
Econoff May 17 that CARE offices in Gaza have been closed
since May 13, so CARE has not been able to make its routine
package deliveries of pharmaceuticals and disponsables.
However, USD 225,000 worth of CARE-supplied basic
pharmaceuticals were delivered by local vendors to two NGO
hospitals in Gaza on May 17.
ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES SEEMS OPEN
--------------
2. (SBU) OCHA reported that UNRWA's largest health clinic in
Rimal, Gaza City was open May 17, as were those UNRWA health
care and educational facilities located outside of the Gaza
City area.
3. (SBU) A USAID Gaza-based staff member who is living close
to Gaza's Dar al Shifa hospital reported that no clashes had
taken place in or around the hospital, which is Gaza's
largest, since the major fighting began May 12.
CROSSINGS' STATUS
--------------
4. (SBU) According to USAID Gaza-based staff, Karni and
Rafah crossings are closed May 18, but the Nahal Oz fuel
transfer station is open.
WALLES