Palestine

09 February 2026

In the occupied West Bank, at least 694 Palestinians were displaced in January 2026 – the highest monthly figure since the escalation in Gaza in October 2023. Settler violence was a key driver. The elevated figure was largely from the forced departure of the last Bedouin herding community in the South Jordan Valley, where sustained harassment by settlers, with support from state policy and military action that seem aimed at emptying certain areas of Palestinians, compelled 130 families to leave. The 2026 Flash Appeal identifies food security and livelihood access as key needs for Bedouins and displaced families, alongside severely limited healthcare facilities and acute mental health and psychosocial needs across the West Bank. Displacement is likely to accelerate in 2026 following the passage of Israeli laws permitting the demolition of Palestinian homes in Areas A and B, which were previously under nominal Palestinian Authority control. (OCHA 05/02/2026, OCHA 16/12/2025, AJ 08/02/2026, AJ 06/02/2026)

14 January 2026

Israel-imposed access restrictions continue to limit the entry of medical supplies into Gaza, especially cancer treatment needed for at least 11,000–13,000 existing patients and 200 new cases diagnosed every month. It is estimated that cancer-related deaths have tripled since October 2023, especially following the destruction of the Turkish-Palestinian Friendship Hospital, the only specialised oncology healthcare facility. Medical evacuations are still not allowed as the Rafah border crossing is still closed. (AJ 09/01/2026, Health Cluster 18/12/2025, Al Quds 31/12/2025)

07 January 2026

Since Israel notified 37 INGOs that their registration had expired, requiring them to cease operations within 60 days across East Jerusalem, Gaza, and the West Bank, humanitarian conditions are likely to deteriorate further, particularly in Gaza during the winter months (from November 2025 to March 2026). Storms, heavy rainfall, and flooding affected at least 235,000 people between 10–23 December, collapsing 17 buildings and damaging approximately 42,000 tents. Cold temperatures and widespread infrastructure damage killed infants through hypothermia and heightened public health risks, including sewage overflows and the increased spread of acute watery diarrhoea and acute respiratory tract infections. The suspension of INGO operations would disrupt food distributions, shut down health facilities, disrupt shelter pipelines, and cut off life-saving nutrition services, as INGOs currently deliver more than half of all food assistance, support 60% of field hospitals, and implement 75% of shelter and NFI programmes. (NRC 02/01/2026, UNRWA 26/12/2025, OCHA 03/01/2026)

19 November 2025

Heavy rains between 13–15 November 2025 flooded roads and tents across Gaza, affecting over 13,000 families (around 70,000 people), mostly in Gaza city and northern Gaza. The heavy rains also further damaged sanitation systems that had already collapsed in the two years since the conflict escalation, resulting in sewage water mixing with rainwater and increasing the risk of disease outbreaks. Some people have sheltered in destroyed buildings at risk of collapse, endangering their lives. Gaza’s authorities report that 300,000 tents and mobile homes are required to cover shelter needs. UNRWA reports having shelter supplies enough for 1.3 million Palestinians, but Israeli restrictions continue to prevent the entry of these materials and other key needs despite the ceasefire agreement. Until March 2026, temperatures will continue to drop, and more rain is expected. More people will likely urgently need tents, mobile homes, mattresses, blankets, and winter clothes. (OCHA 17/11/2025, AJ 17/11/2025, STC 18/11/2025)

19 November 2025

Across the West Bank, 400 settler violence incidents were recorded in October 2025 – the second-highest number since 2006. Almost half targeted farmers during the olive harvest season, disrupting the livelihoods of at least 100,000 families. The incidents included beating, throwing stones, cutting down trees, stealing crops, and setting fire to agricultural land and properties. (ACLED 07/11/2025, UN 21/10/2025, Reuters 08/11/2025)

15 September 2025

On 9 September 2025, Israel ordered the estimated one million people in Gaza city to relocate to Al Mawasi in southern Gaza, before beginning a major ground assault on 16 September. By then, only an estimated 350,000 residents had relocated within the city, while 175,000 had fled. The ground assault is expected to last months. The designated ‘humanitarian zone’ of Al Mawasi is already overcrowded and lacks dignified shelter, clean water, and sanitation. Prior to the current influx, Al Mawasi only had one latrine for every 4,000 people. Vulnerable groups, including children under five and pregnant or breastfeeding women, face severe risks, with many at high risk of famine. Humanitarian organisations face severe access constraints, and a near-total Israeli blockade limits essential aid supplies. On 16 September, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory declared that Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. (CARE 13/09/2025, AA 16/09/2025, IPC 22/08/2025)

25 August 2025

Escalating violence in the Gaza Strip has collapsed the food system, with over 98% of cropland damaged and fishing banned. A complete halt of humanitarian and commercial food deliveries in March, followed by critically low volumes through July, has resulted in extreme food shortages. Despite Israel announcing a ‘tactical pause’ on 27 July, violence has continued, including air strikes, shelling, and shooting. In mid-August, famine was confirmed in the Gaza Strip, with over 640,000 people projected to face Catastrophe (IPC Phase 5) levels, over 1,140,000 in Emergency (IPC Phase 4) levels, and nearly 198,000 in Crisis (IPC Phase 3) levels between 16 August and 30 September. Acute malnutrition among children under five has tripled in Gaza and doubled in Deir Al Balah and Khan Younis governorates since May. By June 2026, an estimated 132,000 children are expected to be acutely malnourished, including 41,000 severe cases. Urgent needs include food, nutrition, health services, WASH, shelter, and NFIs. (IPC 22/08/2025, FAO 09/08/2025)