Palestinian refugees faced several delays and technical logistical issues, resulting in crowded queues at money transfer companies and aggravating the risk of exposure to the virus. Occupied Palestine ●● As of May 26, there are 423 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in occupied Palestine, 117 of which are Palestinian refugees. ●● The Palestinian Ministry of Health initiated extensive testing for COVID-19 in all of occupied Palestine. By May 19, it had conducted 43,343 laboratory tests. Moreover, 18,298 Palestinians are in quarantine at home, or in designated facilities for monitoring purposes. ●● There are critical gaps in the provision of medical supplies in both the West Bank and Gaza, including testing kits, personal protective equipment (PPE), ventilators and essential Intensive Care Unit (ICU) equipment. This is largely the result of the Israeli occupation and the blockade on Gaza. ●● In all occupied Palestine, a decline in public observance of regulations is being reported, despite WHO campaigns meant to ensure adherence to recommended measures, such as physical distancing. West Bank, including East Jerusalem ●● A state of emergency was first declared in Palestine on 3 March, renewed twice, with a possibility of a third renewal. A curfew has been imposed across the West Bank, including on movement to/from East Jerusalem, except for emergencies. ●● At least two Palestinians residing in Deheisheh Camp have tested positive for COVID-19. The camp was subsequently sealed off and subject to mandatory lockdown. ●● Israeli Occupation Forces (IOF) incursions in the West Bank have not halted and continue to target refugee camps. Mainly, Israeli infantry units patrol the streets, raid and search houses, arrest, chase stone-throwers, and indiscriminately fire live bullets, sound bombs and tear-gas canisters at refugees. Reports also show that IOF incursions have targeted health infrastructure, including medical clinics meant to serve Palestinians. ●● The IOF continues to establish new checkpoints between camps and villages, increasing the difficulty to move between the different areas and access health care. ●● Approximately three-quarters of all cases detected so far have been among workers returning from Israel to the West Bank, including Palestinian refugees. Israel has refused to test and enable precautionary measures for these workers.27 ●● The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the Palestinian refugee camps is aggravated by the advancement of annexation plans of the West Bank, which threatens the existence of the camps and their access to aid. Shu’fat Camp in East Jerusalem faces challenges in receiving adequate assistance and protection from the Palestinian Authority, UNRWA, other NGOs and civil society organizations due to the Israeli occupation, despite the internationally recognized division of jurisdiction between East and West Jerusalem, further compromising the health of Palestinian refugees light of COVID-19. 7