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The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs in the Occupied Palestinian Territory mobilizes and coordinates assistance to people in need.
Occupied Palestinian Territory
Joined December 2009
Winter is closing in on #Gaza. Tents are collapsing under rain, children are freezing and exhausted families have nowhere left to go. Humanitarians are delivering against all odds. Restrictions must be lifted so we can reach more people before this winter claims more lives.
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#Gaza People who lost everything now face another layer of misery.β Heavy rains have flooded tents across Gaza, increasing health risks as humanitarians respond under extreme conditions.
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Ahead of and during the heavy rainfall, aid workers in #Gaza have been providing tents, tarps, warm clothes and sacks to contain flooding. They've also improved access to safe water. Still, conditions are dire and much more is needed. Our latest update: https://t.co/cziM16cDxC
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Rama shows that disability is not a barrier to participation and leadership. She has helped fellow Palestinians in #Gaza stay safe: teaching how to protect children, prevent gender-based violence, and avoid explosive hazards. Read her story: https://t.co/yhgpLdzO20
#16Days
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π’ Everyone in #Gaza and many others in the #WestBank will need humanitarian support in 2026. The summary of our Flash Appeal for the Occupied Palestinian Territory β prepared by the UN and its partners β is out. We need all hands on deck. https://t.co/22tYauAQis
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Sara lost her son, faced abuse, and was left homeless as support networks in #Gaza collapsed amid heavy bombardment. She found protection through services supported by the occupied Palestinian territory Humanitarian Fund @CBPFs. Read her story: https://t.co/hnHmFvxckq
#16Days
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Miles of rubble and deep trauma in Gaza, even as lifesaving aid has been moving again in recent weeks after months of blockages. We must continue the progress, and scale up further in the face of massive needs. My interview with @jimsciutto on @CNN from DC.
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Israeli operations in the northern #WestBank have affected more than 95,000 Palestinians in 2025. Overall, humanitarian needs continue to be driven by insecurity, leading to loss of lives, livelihoods and property; settler attacks persist. Read more: https://t.co/34PgNtETb5
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The humanitarian scale-up in #Gaza is underway, even as insecurity persists. Since the ceasefire, 42 medical facilities have (re)opened, but 61% of health points remain non-functional. Children & people with disabilities face high risks this winter. More: https://t.co/0QDHTITKij
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Palestinian injuries from settler attacks are rising fast. The 2025 toll of those injured by settlers already matches the previous two years combined. Such attacks drive humanitarian needs by causing damage, displacement and loss of livelihoods. Read more: https://t.co/oWQLXU8aGM
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Despite the risks and obstacles preventing a full implementation of the humanitarian scale-up as per the 60-days plan, the UN and its partners continue providing services and critical items to people in need across #Gaza. πMore in our daily updates: https://t.co/jYXhv34o5u
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Violence in the #WestBank is surging. Palestinians trying to reach work in #EastJerusalem or Israel are often shot at: since Oct 2023, 14 killed & 200+ injured while trying to cross. Movement restrictions intensify, blocking access to services. Read more: https://t.co/oWQLXU8Iwk
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#Gaza update: βοΈ Children at increased risk because of winter π Diarrhea cases up 13% π Economy near total collapse π Aid continues despite obstacles Read more: https://t.co/SaNnrjGs59
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Heavy rains in #Gaza are worsening already dire conditions, washing away tents and flooding areas where families have been sheltering. Aid workers are providing tents, blankets and food, but much more support is urgently needed. You can help: https://t.co/y0s4bwUaUB
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Little Maha could barely breathe and almost lost her life as #Gazaβs health system collapsed. But with support from the occupied Palestinian territory Humanitarian Fund @CBPFs, she received life-saving care β a story of hope in the hardest of times. Read: https://t.co/SV4RZjkJPG
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The UN and its partners in #Gaza have been distributing tents, tarpaulins and blankets, and even repurposed empty sacks to contain flooding. But so much more can be done as soon as restrictions on items and aid groups, including NGOs, are lifted. #InvestInHumanity
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β οΈ #Gazaβs Sheikh Radwan ponds are again at risk of overflowing β and only short-term fixes like draining sewage into the sea are possible. This raises the risk of infections. It is crucial that the equipment needed to repair vital systems be allowed in. #InvestInHumanity
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