Israeli raids, settler attacks deepen humanitarian crisis in West Bank

Israeli raids, settler attacks deepen humanitarian crisis in West Bank
Israeli raids, settler attacks deepen humanitarian crisis in West Bank

Between November 25 and December 1, Israeli forces killed four Palestinians, including a child, bringing the The total number of Palestinians killed in the West Bank so far this year reaches 227.

Almost half of all deaths in 2025 were recorded in the governorates of Jenin and Nablus.

Large-scale operations in Jenin and Tubas governorates alone affected more than 95,000 Palestinians last week.

In Tubas, wide-ranging raids, curfews and bulldozer activity caused extensive damage to homes, roads and water networks, displacing families and cutting off water supplies to nearly 17,000 people.

Settler violence has also remained at high levels. So far this year, OCHA documented 1,680 settler attacks in more than 270 communities (an average of five per day) – with the current olive harvest season marked by widespread attacks on farmers, trees and agricultural infrastructure.

Situation in Gaza

In Gaza, daily airstrikes, bombings and detonations of buildings continue to be reported near the so-called “Yellow Line,” which runs through more than half of the territory where Israeli forces are still deployed.

Changes to the line last week led to new displacements from the east of Gaza City, as winter rains worsened already dire living conditions.

Since the ceasefire came into effect in October, more than 774,000 displacement movements have been recorded. In the last week alone, more than 20,500 movements were recorded, largely driven by flooding and insecurity.

Aid workers warn that winter conditions, overcrowding and repeated displacement are increasing risks for children, older people, people with disabilities and female-headed households.

Food and health services.

Gaza’s health system remains on the brink of collapse. Although 42 health centers have reopened or partially resumed services since the ceasefire, 61 percent of all health service points remain non-functional, placing enormous pressure on what remains of the system.

According to the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO), more than 16,500 patients – including some 4,000 children – still require medical evacuation, as the advanced care they need is not available inside Gaza.

Food security and nutrition remain critical.

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that two-thirds of children under five consumed only two or fewer food groups in October. placing the entire population under five years of age at risk of acute malnutrition.

While food assistance has expanded in recent weeks, shortages of fuel, cooking gas and cash continue to limit access to diverse diets.

The scale of the physical destruction is immense. More than 80 percent of buildings in Gaza are damaged or destroyedand UN estimates indicate that debris removal alone could take at least seven years, even with stable access and sufficient funding.

Relief Financing and Supplies

Despite the magnitude of the needs, humanitarian funding remains severely limited. As of December 4, only 40 percent of the $4 billion needed for the 2025 response in Gaza and the West Bank had been received.

The UN also continues to coordinate humanitarian missions inside Gaza.

On Wednesday, Six of seven such attempts were facilitated by Israeli authorities.allowing humanitarian teams to collect fuel, medical supplies, diapers, hygiene and dignity kits, soap, winter clothing and other essential items at the Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings.

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