Gaza Humanitarian Response | Situation Report No. 57

As of 18:00 on 29 December 2025, unless otherwise noted

This report, issued daily from Monday to Saturday, outlines efforts and progress made by the UN and its partners to scale up humanitarian response across the Gaza Strip under the ceasefire that entered into effect on 10 October 2025. For all situation reports see here.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Heavy rains and cold weather have continued across the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours, increasing health risks, including hypothermia among infants and illnesses linked to overflowing sewage.
• Between 28 and 29 December, shelter partners distributed tents, blankets, tarpaulins, mattresses, sealing-off kits, as well as cash and voucher assistance to more than 7,400 families across northern Gaza, Deir al Balah, and Khan Younis.
• On 29 December, more than 2,000 women and girls received psychosocial support and Psychological First Aid, while case management continued for dozens of GBV cases to ensure access to essential health, legal and mental health services.
• On 29 December, four new temporary learning spaces were established, bringing the total to 422 learning spaces serving more than 232,500 learners with more than 5,500 teachers. However, recent heavy rainfall damaged several learning spaces, highlighting urgent needs for durable materials to ensure continuity and safety of education activities.

SITUATION OVERVIEW

Over the past 24 hours, weather conditions across the Gaza Strip have led to further casualties and increased health risks, including hypothermia among babies and illnesses linked to overflowing sewage. The UN and its humanitarian partners continue to respond to flood alerts from affected families, distributing tents, tarpaulins, warm clothes, blankets and dignity kits across Gaza. They also continue to mobilize heavy equipment to pump overflowing sewage away from flooded residential areas.

Against this backdrop, Israeli airstrikes, shelling and gunfire continued to be reported across several areas of the Gaza Strip throughout 29 December. Strikes reportedly struck several locations in North Gaza, Gaza city, Deir al Balah, Khan Younis, and Rafah, with overnight escalation in Rafah involving multiple airstrikes and ground fire.