The Second Intifada

2000s
The Second Intifada

A wave of protests and violence leads to what will become known as the second intifada; violence continues for several years, with large numbers of deaths and injuries. In response, UNRWA launches an extensive programme of emergency assistance, including mobile health teams, for Palestine refugees affected by the deteriorating economic situation, closures and violence that destroys much of the infrastructure and makes tens of thousands dependent on humanitarian assistance.