Palestine — humanitarian situation

Despite a ceasefire in place since October 2025, humanitarian conditions across the Occupied Palestinian Territory remain critical, marked by ongoing violence, severe access constraints, and deteriorating living standards. In Gaza, most of the population remains internally displaced under harsh conditions, with military strikes continuing to cause casualties—312 Palestinians were killed and at least 379 injured in April 2026 alone WHO. Cumulatively since October 2023, over 72,601 people have been killed and approximately 172,419 injured WHO. In the occupied West Bank, settler violence has escalated dramatically, with Israeli settlers establishing an outpost near Qusra in November 2025 and subsequently taking control of areas west of the town, subjecting Palestinian families to siege conditions, displacement threats, and denial of water and electricity (OHCHR, Amnesty). Attacks on health care in the West Bank and East Jerusalem quadrupled, with 190 incidents recorded in 2025 involving arrests of health workers, facility raids, and ambulance obstruction (Insecurity Insight). Access to essential services in Gaza continues to deteriorate despite the reduction in hostilities. Water insecurity has increased, with 90 per cent of the population experiencing moderate-to-high water insecurity in early July, up from 84 per cent in June OCHA. Israel continues to restrict entry of engine oil and spare parts needed for hospital generators, ambulances, and water pumps, placing thousands at heightened risk of death MSF. Damaged sanitation systems, accumulated waste, and stagnant wastewater at displacement sites have created conditions conducive to mosquito-borne diseases OCHA. An estimated one in four Palestinians injured since October 2023 lives with spinal cord injuries OCHA. Palestinians returning to Gaza through Kerem Abu Salem crossing report physical violence, degrading treatment, and confiscation of medicines, medical supplies, and identity documents by Israeli soldiers OHCHR. Humanitarian operations face persistent constraints and funding shortfalls OCHA. Kerem Abu Salem remains the only authorized entry point to Gaza, with no direct humanitarian access to northern Gaza for two consecutive months (Logistics Cluster, WFP). While UN and INGO aid throughput increased 21 per cent above June levels, cargo entry remains constrained and operations through the Jordan route have been disrupted (Logistics Cluster, WFP).