Palestine Red Crescent Society Humanitarian Response Report, December 2025

Humanitarian Situation in November:

First: Violations of the Ceasefire Agreement

• The occupying forces are expanding their areas of control beyond what is called the (yellow line).
• Continued reports of sporadic ceasefire violations were recorded across several areas, including limited shelling and gunfire near contact lines.
• These violations increased tension and insecurity among residents, especially in central and southern areas.
• The violations also impeded the return of some families to their damaged areas and delayed the implementation of damage assessment operations.
• The occupation forces have not opened the Rafah crossing for medical evacuations.

Second: The Humanitarian Crisis

• The arrival of winter and rainfall, coupled with the dilapidated state of tents and alternative housing, and their inability to withstand the rain and cold, threatens victims among children and the elderly.
• The shortage of essential items – including food, drinking water, and fuel – continued to worsen.
• Prolonged electricity outages persisted, forcing residents to rely on limited and costly alternative power sources.
• Severe shortages of medicines and medical supplies impacted health services and reduced the ability of hospitals to respond to critical cases.
• High rates of diseases related to malnutrition and contaminated water were reported among children and displaced families.

Third: Overcrowding of Displaced People

• The number of displaced people sheltering in shelters, schools, and public buildings increased, leading to severe overcrowding that exceeded available capacity.
• A lack of privacy and difficulty maintaining minimum health and sanitation standards within shelters were noted.
• Shortages in water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services increased the risk of communicable disease outbreaks.
• Thousands of families relied primarily on humanitarian aid as their main source of food and water.

Fourth: Crossings Points and Entry of Aid

• Crossings operated partially throughout November, allowing only a limited number of trucks carrying humanitarian aid and food items to enter.
• Fuel quantities permitted remained insufficient to sustain the operation of bakeries, hospitals, and water facilities.
• Continued restrictions on the entry of commercial goods, impacting local markets and driving prices to unprecedented levels.
• The arrival of humanitarian trucks was delayed due to prolonged inspection procedures, decreasing the effectiveness of the humanitarian response.