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HIGHLIGHTS
- Since the beginning of the ceasefire, improved humanitarian access allowed WFP and UNRWA to deliver over 77,000 mt of food into Gaza, of which over half is WFP food. This has enabled WFP to reach 1.2 million people in Gaza with life-saving assistance, including nutrition supplements and cash to support the local economy. However, WFP is aware that the entry of humanitarian aid was halted on 2 March, following the conclusion of the first phase of the ceasefire deal. WFP continues to urge all parties to prioritize the needs of civilians and facilitate the ongoing provision of humanitarian assistance and unimpeded humanitarian access.
- The crisis in the West Bank requires urgent attention. WFP is exploring contingency plans to expand assistance, ensure food aid delivery, and address critical needs while prioritizing humanitarian access and support for displaced populations.
- WFP requires USD 265 million for the next six months and urges the restoration of commercial flows, cash liquidity in Gaza, and flexible funding to sustain operations, including rebuilding local economies and market functionality in Gaza and the West Bank.
Situation update
- Since the conclusion of phase 1 of the ceasefire, tensions remain high. According to WFP Palestine market monitor for February 2025, key food prices declined compared to the previous month but many commodities were still priced 100- 200 percent higher than before the conflict. Half of households interviewed reported slightly improved food access compared to January 2025, yet overall food consumption remained below pre-conflict levels.
- The West Bank faces a worsening economic crisis, driven by high unemployment, delayed government salaries, and declining purchasing power, further exacerbated by closures and movement restrictions.
- A UN, EU, and World Bank report estimates Gaza and the West Bank need over USD 50 billion for reconstruction.