Palestine

15 October 2026

Between 9–11 October, hundreds of Palestinians already displaced in Ash-Shuja’iya neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, were forced to flee again after Israeli forces moved ‘yellow line’ markers westward, bringing their homes and shelters within the area under Israeli military control. Shelling and building demolitions had affected the neighbourhood in preceding days. Newly displaced families need shelter, food, water, and other essentials, while Israeli restrictions on humanitarian aid and insecurity continue to constrain access to assistance across Gaza, especially in areas adjacent to the ‘yellow line’. Over the past year, Israel has repeatedly moved the ‘yellow line’, increasing its control of Gaza’s territory from 53% in October 2025 to 65% in October 2026. (PIC 11/10/2026, MSF 05/10/2026, Quds Net 12/10/2026)

15 October 2026

At the start of the olive harvest season, Israeli authorities’ access restrictions and Israeli settler attacks threaten the livelihoods of 80,000–100,000 West Bank families relying on olives and olive oil for income. In Faqqu’a village, farmers received permission to harvest only around 20 of 2,500 dunums in Wadi Masus, and only on one day, preventing them from completing a harvest that usually takes five to six days. In Bethlehem governorate, around 35% of olive-growing land was inaccessible to farmers by 4 October. These restrictions risk reducing olive production and household income. (FSC 09/10/2026, PNN 04/10/2026, Raya 12/10/2026)

07 October 2026

Since the ceasefire took effect on 10 October 2025, Israeli attacks in Gaza have fallen by about 55% compared with the 12 months before the ceasefire but remain about 14 times more frequent than before October 2023. Most attacks involved remote fire, with shelling and air/drone strikes making up 87%. By 5 October 2026, at least 1,460 people had been killed and over 5,100 injured, indicating continued exposure to violence despite the ceasefire. By July 2026, Israeli forces controlled an estimated 67–70% of the Gaza Strip, according to senior Israeli military officials, leaving most of Gaza's population concentrated in the remaining area. Humanitarian access continued to be severely constrained, reducing people's access to humanitarian assistance and contributing to inflation remaining high, at 204% above pre-October 2023 levels in September. Gaza remains projected among the areas of highest concern for hunger for June–November 2026. (ACLED accessed 07/10/2026, OCHA 05/10/2026, Gaza MoH Telegram accessed 07/10/2026, The Jerusalem Post 15/07/2026)

30 September 2026

On 23 September, displaced families in Jabalia camp held a spontaneous demonstration calling for lighting and tarpaulins. They live near the yellow line, in areas that are difficult for humanitarian responders to access, without adequate shelter or basic supplies because of Israeli attacks since 7 October 2023. The number of people living there is unknown, but an estimated 212,000 people face Emergency (IPC Phase 4) food insecurity between July–December 2026, many of whom live in areas close to the yellow line. Families also report rodents entering their tents, increasing the urgent need for lighting, food, water, and winter shelter assistance. (Quds 23/09/2026, PRP 29/09/2026, WFP 23/07/2026)

23 September 2026

Damage to shelters across Gaza is expected to increase with the approach of winter, as rainfall, soil erosion, and additional water weight further weaken structures already damaged by the conflict. By June, over 201,000 structures (82% of all structures across Gaza) showed damage and were considered unsafe shelters. Damage severity varies sharply by governorate, ranging from 7% in Deir Al Balah to 36% in North Gaza, where buildings are severely damaged or partially collapsed. In August, 94% of Gaza's population (approximately 1.98 million people) were in Crisis Shelter Severity (Phase 3) domestic living conditions or worse, including 84% in Critical (Phase 4) or Catastrophic (Phase 5) conditions. A building collapse in Gaza City on 17 September killed 21 displaced Palestinians, highlighting the risk of further collapse. Restrictions on tents, caravans, and reconstruction materials, alongside shortages of heavy civil-defence equipment, continue to limit evacuation and emergency response. (OCHA 07/08/2026, NRC 20/08/2026, AJ 20/09/2026)

09 September 2026

Microbiological contamination in Gaza’s water samples nearly tripled from 6% in January to 18% in August 2026, as all five wastewater treatment plants remained out of service and around 55,000m³ of untreated wastewater was discharged or leaked daily. Acute watery diarrhoea cases nearly doubled from 30,000 in March to 58,000 in August. The upcoming rainy season (typically from November–March) and flooding could further spread contamination. Priority needs include safe water, wastewater systems, fuel and spare parts, disease surveillance, and improved sanitation and drainage. (UN 01/09/2026, AJ 08/09/2026, WAFA 02/09/2026)

02 September 2026

Increasing settler attacks in Areas A and B are contributing to a broader pattern of coercive displacement, as is happening in Qusra town, Nablus governorate. Since 9 August 2026, three Palestinian households, comprising about 15 people, have faced severe access and movement restrictions following the establishment of an Israeli settlement outpost nearby. Settler attacks on homes and physical assaults limit residents’ access to food, water, and essential supplies. Settlers have also prevented an ambulance from reaching people affected by the attacks, heightening protection concerns and further restricting access to healthcare. (UN 13/08/2026, OCHA 28/08/2026, AJ 29/08/2026)