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Key Points
- Ongoing strikes by Israeli Forces, encompassing aerial, land and maritime bombardment across the Gaza Strip. These result in civilian casualties, displacement and the destruction of residential structures and civilian infrastructure. The Israeli Forces’ ground offensive continues to expand, particularly in the southern regions of Gaza City and eastern Rafah, notably around the Karem Abu Salem (Kerem Shalom) and Rafah Crossings.
- During the reporting period aid operations in Gaza continue to be affected by disruptions to the telecommunications network, with internet service providers unable to carry out significant repair works. Whilst we are seeing a slow gradual improvement of connectivity across the Gaza Strip, significant connectivity challenges remain.
- Families that have been already displaced several times are on the move again due to military operations and Israeli evacuation orders. As of 26 May 2024, the estimated number of people displaced from Rafah is nearly 1 million people since 6 May, with a further 100,000 people displaced in northern Gaza. Most UNRWA shelters in Rafah have been vacated, with internally displaced people moving to Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah. According to Oxfam, more than two-thirds of Gaza’s population are now estimated to be crammed into an area of 69 km2 – less than a fifth of the Gaza Strip.
- On 28 May, the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General of the United Nations issued a statement urging that the Israeli authorities allow, facilitate and enable the immediate, safe and unhindered delivery of humanitarian supplies in accordance to Security Council resolution 2720 and 2712.
- In May, the Nutrition Cluster conducted a food survey which found that 85 percent of children did not eat for a whole day at least once in the three days before the survey was conducted, with dietary diversity worsening.
- According to Oxfam, living conditions in Al-Mawasi have resulted in 500,00 people sharing 121 latrines, or 4,130 people having to share each toilet.
- The current Israeli military operation in Rafah is directly impacting the ability of aid agencies to bring critical humanitarian supplies into Gaza as well as the ability to rotate critical humanitarian staff. UNRWA has maintained a presence in Rafah with a focus on continuing missions to Kerem Shalom to retrieve fuel and aid commodities. Between 28 May – 1 June, only 232 trucks of humanitarian aid entered via Kerem Shalom, a significant reduction in aid entering prior to the Rafah military operation. During this period, UNRWA remains the largest UN agency operating via the Kerem Shalom border crossing, with the majority of aid being flour and/or food items.
- Figures reflected from 6 May onwards are for humanitarian aid (UN/INGO) cargo only and exclude commercial activity. Due to the situation on the ground, updates may take some time to be fully reflected on the dashboard, for updates on trucks please check: Gaza Supplies and Dispatch Tracking | UNRWA
- According to WHO[1], challenges in increasing aid flow remain. During the reporting period, there were 60 WHO trucks in Egypt ready to get into Gaza. WHO highlighted the urgent need for crossings to be opened not just for medical supplies, but for all other humanitarian supplies. Furthermore, WHO warned that more Gazans will die unless desperately needed medical evacuations for seriously sick or injured people are permitted. WHO estimates that over 10,000 people are believed to require urgent transport outside Gaza for treatment but have been unable to do so following the closure of Rafah crossing since 6 May.
- As of 29 May, the total number of UNRWA colleagues killed since the beginning of hostilities is 192.[1] Geneva Press Briefing: UNRWA, IOM, IFRC, UNICEF, ITU | UN Web TV
The West Bank, including East Jerusalem
The West Bank, including East Jerusalem update will shift to once a week, every Monday.
- Between 27 May and 2 June, there were at least 175 recorded ISF search and arrest operations across the West Bank, including East Jerusalem. More than 135 Palestinians were detained during this period, including Palestine Refugees. There were four Palestinians killed, including two children shot by the ISF in Aqbat Jabr Camp on 1 June, in the central West Bank.
- On 30 May, the ISF began an operation in Ramallah, which resulted in the burning down of the vegetable market and at least one injury. On 30 May, at least six Palestinians were injured with live ammunition during an ISF operation inside Jenin Camp and Jenin City. During the course of the operation, ISF bulldozers damaged vehicles, roads, and camp infrastructure. On 31 May, an ISF operation in Al Fawwar Camp saw at least one paramedic from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society injured, and extensive use of tear gas.
- On 29 May, two ISF personnel were killed in a ramming attack by a Palestinian near ‘Awarta checkpoint, in the northern West Bank.