Gaza: The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has highlighted the ongoing severe humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, emphasizing that conditions remain dire despite a ceasefire that has been in place for over two months. Palestinians continue to face immense challenges, with families enduring significant shortages and widespread destruction across the region.

According to Anadolu Agency, the recent report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) indicates that 1.6 million people in Gaza are experiencing acute food insecurity. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini described the situation as a "man-made hunger crisis," underscoring the gravity of the food shortage in the enclave. Despite the challenges, UNRWA teams, who themselves are displaced, persist in their efforts to support the affected families on the ground.

The ceasefire agreement, which was implemented on October 10, aimed to halt the two-year-long Israeli conflict that resulted in the deaths of nearly 71,000 Palestinians, predominantly women and children, and injured over 171,000 others since October 2023. However, the situation in Gaza remains critical as humanitarian aid and fuel supplies are far below the agreed-upon levels.

The Gaza Government Media Office reported that, on average, only 244 trucks carrying humanitarian aid enter the enclave daily, compared to the 600 agreed upon. Similarly, the number of fuel trucks has not surpassed five per day, despite a commitment to allow 50, resulting in a compliance rate of just 41% overall. Furthermore, the office documented 875 ceasefire violations by the Israeli army, leading to the deaths of 411 people and injuries to 1,112 others.