Planned rotations of humanitarian staff, medical evacuations and the return of people to Gaza have also been suspended.
A ‘constant flow’ of aid is essential
“People in Gaza… depend on a steady flow of humanitarian trade goods from abroad,” Dujarric said, warning that the UN and aid agencies had worked hard to maintain “a sustained and predictable flow of supplies despite continued restrictions, but that cannot continue under a total blockade.”
“It is imperative that all crossings be reopened as soon as possible,” he added.
Fuel shortages are forcing partners to ration supplies and prioritize rescue operations at reduced capacity. Bakeries, hospitals and desalination plants are affected, while solid waste collection has been suspended.
Israeli forces have also closed many checkpoints in the West Bank, preventing travel between Palestinian cities and governorates, affecting Palestinians’ access to livelihoods, basic services and humanitarian operations.
Meanwhile, the head of the UN agency that helps Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, described the situation as “a new strangulation of Gaza.”
Increased fighting in Sudan adds to ‘horrible’ humanitarian situation
Intensified fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Kordofan and Blue Nile states continues to result in civilian deaths and injuries.
According to local sources, drone attacks have intensified in El Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan, since last Friday, Dujarric told reporters.
“Yesterday a medical center was hit and 12 people were injured, including five members of the medical staff,” he added.
In Blue Nile State, there have been intense drone attacks on the city of Kurmuk over the past two weeks. Reports suggest that a school was destroyed and a power station was damaged.
“The conditions are terrible”
“Fighting along key supply routes continues to disrupt commercial traffic and humanitarian operations,” Dujarric said.
The UN humanitarian coordination office (OCHA) warned that “conditions are dire and people urgently need help.”
Hospitals, funding shortages, uncontrolled fires and measles outbreaks in refugee camps are adding pressure and “worsening” the humanitarian situation.
The spokesperson highlighted the need to “ensure rapid and unimpeded humanitarian access and respect international humanitarian law.” He added that “sustained and flexible funding is urgently needed to maintain life-saving services and prevent further deterioration.”
Afghanistan earthquake victims must not be forgotten, says UN aid office
Survivors of the massive and deadly earthquake that hit Afghanistan last year are still in desperate need of help.
Amid tensions and deadly clashes between Kabul and Pakistan, the UN aid coordination office, OCHA, said around nine in 10 families affected by the deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan are still living in temporary and inadequate shelters.
Around 2,200 people died when a magnitude six earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, 2025, devastating Kunar, Nangarhar and Laghman provinces.
Support is still needed
The UN is providing aid to many people, but sustained funding is essential to support recovery, said OCHA’s Said Alam Khan of the Mazar Dara emergency relief center in Kunar province:
“Children still lack access to formal learning spaces; access to clean water, healthcare services, livelihoods and sustainable solutions remain key challenges.”
OCHA’s Mr Khan said that as winter continues, continued international solidarity and financial support remains essential; This will help address people’s immediate needs, but also enable early recovery and long-term resilience.