Palestine

15 May 2025

Between May–September 2025, the entire population of Gaza is projected to face Crisis (IPC Phase 3) food insecurity or worse, with over half in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) levels and 22% in Catastrophe (IPC Phase 5). Israeli hostilities, severely restricted humanitarian access since the blockade started on 2 March, continuous displacement, and a collapse of the food system in Gaza are the main drivers. Food prices skyrocketed quickly since the start of the blockade. For example, between March–May, prices of wheat flour jumped by over 3,000%. People have depleted their coping strategies. Many report that even searching for valuables or food in rubbish is no longer an option, as they do not find anything useful. Famine is likely in the projected period, as the continuation of Israeli military operations and the persistence of the humanitarian and commercial blockade will create further restrictions for people in need of access to food. (IPC 12/05/2025, UN 12/05/2025, AJ 15/05/2025)

23 April 2025

Since 2 March 2025, no humanitarian aid has entered Gaza as a result of the continuing Israeli-imposed siege, sharply reducing essential supplies of food, fuel, medical aid, and vaccines. The blockade has severely worsened malnutrition across Gaza, especially among children. In March alone, nearly 3,700 children were newly admitted for acute malnutrition, up from over 2,000 in February. By April, 21 treatment centres, representing 15% of outpatient facilities receiving malnourished children, had shut down since 18 March as a result of Israeli bombardments and forced evacuations. With the collapse of charity-run soup kitchens and the severe lack of fresh produce, meat, and supplements, there is evidence that anaemia and physical weakness are widespread among adults. An estimated 20–30% of blood donors are suffering from undiagnosed anaemia, often experiencing dizziness or fainting, preventing them from donating blood. This is amid shortages in medical supplies and an increased need for blood to treat people injured by daily Israeli air strikes.
(UNRWA 17/04/2025, UNICEF 05/04/2025, The New Arab 21/04/2025)

16 April 2025

By 14 April 2025, the health system in Gaza was nearing collapse. An Israeli air strike on Al Ahli Hospital damaged key facilities, forcing evacuations and leaving at least 40 critical patients behind. Only 121 of the 12,000 people who needed to be evacuated had been moved since March. Hospitals such as Al Shifa are overwhelmed, while essential supplies, such as antibiotics, trauma painkillers, insulin, and oxygen, are nearly depleted. (UN 14/04/2025, AJ 13/04/2025)

18 March 2025

Since 18 March 2025, Israeli air strikes and bombardments in Gaza have intensified, breaking the ceasefire and resulting in over 400 deaths and at least 560 injuries. The escalation has triggered new displacement, with thousands seeking refuge in overcrowded shelters. Critical infrastructure targeted during the recent Israeli attacks include a school in Gaza city, an IDP site in Al Mawasi, and IDP tents in Rafah. The intensification of Israeli attacks follows the Israeli authorities’ decision to halt the entry of humanitarian aid and commercial supplies into Gaza from 2 March 2025. The blockade has severely disrupted the humanitarian response, further worsening already severe humanitarian conditions. Urgent needs include medical supplies, food, tents, and fuel for hospitals and water stations, as well as repairs to critical infrastructure, such as health facilities, to prevent the further deterioration of critical services. (CARE 18/03/2025, OCHA 18/03/2025, AJ 18/03/2025)

12 March 2025

Food shortages are likely to drive up food insecurity levels as Israel continues the humanitarian aid blockade it imposed starting 2 March 2025. Other services such as medical care are also lacking. Access to clean drinking water for at least 600,000 IDPs in central and southern Gaza has also been disrupted since Israel cut off electricity on 9 March, which is needed to run the desalination plant and provide drinking water. (AI 10/03/2025, AJ 10/03/2025, OCHA 11/03/2025)

26 February 2025

At least six babies died between 24–25 February 2025 because of extremely cold weather, lack of heating, and lack of adequate housing in Gaza. This brings the total of deaths from hypothermia to 13, as six babies and one adult died in December 2024. The Israeli forces continue to restrict the entry of mobile housing, leaving many returnees staying in makeshift shelters. (OCHA 25/02/2025, Roya 25/02/2025, AJ 01/01/2025)

12 February 2025

Israel’s Iron Wall military operation, which began on 21 January 2025, has affected over 77,000 people, including 40 killed and at least 40,000 displaced from northern West Bank. The most affected areas are Al Fara, Jenin, Nur Shams, and Tulkarem refugee camps. The hostilities have rendered all the camps uninhabitable. The majority of IDPs are staying in rented accommodation and need food, medicine, and emergency services. The destruction of key infrastructure in the camps, including damage to water networks, is affecting water availability. People are experiencing severe access restrictions to services owing to the increase in the number of checkpoints set up by Israeli forces and the destruction of key roads. These restrictions are also delaying the response of emergency medical teams, resulting in more fatalities among injured people. (UNRWA 10/02/2025, OCHA 06/02/2025, UN 10/02/2025)