Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel Flash Update #168

Key Highlights

  • Nearly 40 per cent of Gaza’s population have been displaced over the past two weeks, many of whom have already been displaced multiple times. 

  • The Health Cluster warns of a further surge in malnutrition and communicable diseases due to large scale displacement towards areas that lack food, water and other basic necessities. 

  • The Ministry of Health appeals for support to address acute shortages of medications.

Read the full report: Hostilities in the Gaza Strip and Israel | Flash Update #168

People being forcibly displaced from Rafah. Photo by UNRWA