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Situation Report
A major escalation of violence in the northern West Bank, initiated at the end of January, led to the displacement of over 40,000 people and caused extensive damage to infrastructure in several urban centers. As of mid-April 2025, these operations were still ongoing. New restrictions on movements and additional security checks at existing checkpoints introduced end of January and early February were still in place by mid-April 2025, complicating access to most of the villages in the West Bank.
Food security indicators continue to worsen. According to the World Food Programmes, 700,000 Palestinians across the West Bank needed food assistance in 2024 (+100% from 2023). A survey from World Vision found that 3 in 4 families is now below the deep poverty line and unable to cover their most essential costs.
Health care services continue to be severely affected. Many facilities have reduced operating hours due to salary cuts and the ongoing fiscal crisis impacting the Palestinian Authority. More than 50% of all health clinics in the West Bank are completely out-of-stock of essential medicines, forcing communities to seek care at governorate hospitals or in the private sector. For families already struggling due to the economic crisis, these additional costs are often unaffordable, resulting in delays in accessing necessary health care.
Access to education has also been significantly disrupted. According to a major survey conducted by World Vision, 8% of families reported that at least one child had dropped out of school due to economic hardship. In addition, both caregivers and children cited safety concerns—either on the way to school or at school itself—as a reason for frequent absences.