Gaza Humanitarian Response | Situation Report No. 14

05 Nov 2025

This daily report outlines UN and partners’ efforts and progress in scaling up the humanitarian response across the Gaza Strip under the ceasefire agreement that entered into effect on 10 October 2025. For all situation reports see here.

HIGHLIGHTS

As of 4 November, 301 Temporary Learning Spaces are operational in the Gaza Strip, supporting 154,000 learners or 24 per cent of the school-aged population.
The Kamal Adwan Hospital in North Gaza governorate is scheduled to resume the provision of primary healthcare services next week.
WHO facilitated the fifth medical evacuation operation since the start of the ceasefire for 19 patients.

SITUATION OVERVIEW

On 5 November, the Ministry of Health in Gaza reported receiving 15 bodies of deceased Palestinian detainees, bringing the total since the start of the ceasefire to 285. Eight-four bodies have thus far been identified by the Ministry’s medical teams.

On the night of 5 November, the body of a deceased hostage of Tanzanian nationality was handed over to the Israeli authorities. The remains of another six hostages from Israel are believed to be still in the Gaza Strip.

UNITED NATIONS-COORDINATED HUMANITARIAN AID ENTRY^*

According to the Logistics Cluster, on 4 November, 154 UN and partner trucks were offloaded at Gaza’s crossings, of which at least 54 per cent carried 1,568 metric tons (mt) of food assistance. Via the Egypt corridor, out of 78 trucks that had been manifested for entry, only 59 offloaded.

Based on preliminary and partial data, at least 130 truckloads of humanitarian assistance were collected into Gaza on the same day. Of those, at least 108 contained 1,515 mt of food aid.

HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE

Food Security

Between 15 October and 3 November, over 300 mt of concentrated animal fodder was collected from the crossings and distributed to around 1,700 herders in Deir al Balah. Each herder received two 50-kilogram bags. Another round of distribution targeting the same group of herders is planned to start next week.
In collaboration with the Health and WASH Clusters, Food Security Sector partners are promoting hygiene and safe food handling to prevent disease transmission, including hepatitis A. This includes training food handlers - particularly staff in community kitchens and cooked meal distribution teams - and improving coordination to monitor foodborne and waterborne diseases at site level.

Nutrition

Quantities of ready-to-use therapeutic food already available in Gaza and in the pipeline are expected to sustain acute malnutrition treatment programming for the next six months.
To support malnutrition prevention, about 200 mt of lipid-based nutrient supplements are currently available in Gaza, with another 1,100 mt in the pipeline. These quantities are sufficient to support the Blanket Supplementary Feeding Programme for the next three months.

Health

Kamal Adwan Hospital in North Gaza is scheduled to resume operations next week. It will start as a primary healthcare center and will then expand.
On 5 November, WHO facilitated the medical evacuation of 19 patients, alongside their 93 companions, from the Gaza Strip to receive necessary treatment abroad.
Three workers in different community kitchens tested positive for Hepatitis A, triggering a multi-sectoral investigation involving Health, WASH, and Food Security partners. Surveillance outbreak and rapid response teams are expected to conclude their work by 6 November.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Water distribution in the North Gaza governorate has increased with six partners currently supplying 100 water points with up to 1,000 cubic metres of water per day. In the Gaza governorate, 23 partners cover more than 658 water points.
The Sheikh Radwan stormwater basin pipeline and pumping stations have been successfully repaired. Following multiple pipeline repairs and rapid pump fixes, sewage is now being discharged into the sea, preventing further overflow.
Explosive ordnance contamination was identified in several areas during WASH infrastructure repairs; coordination is ongoing with partners to ensure safe access.
Joint field investigations were conducted with the Health Cluster in the north following a death linked to acute watery diarrhea.

Shelter

About 1,000 tents and around 10,000 additional NFIs like blankets, mats and kitchen sets have entered the Gaza Strip in the last days. However, there remains a critical need for tents. While approximately 190,000 are urgently required, only 5,420 have entered via the Shelter Cluster since the ceasefire began.

Site Management

About 1,000 tents and around 10,000 additional NFIs like blankets, mats and kitchen sets have entered the Gaza Strip in the last days. However, there remains a critical need for tents. While approximately 190,000 are urgently required, only 5,420 have entered via the Shelter Cluster since the ceasefire began.

Protection

Child Protection:
- Child Protection (CP) assisted 1,500 children and 400 caregivers in the past two days across Khan Younis and Gaza city. The response included structured Mental Health and Psychosocial Support for more than 1,200 children and 180 caregivers, as well as case management for at least 130 children, including individual support and home visits. Additionally, over 300 children and caregivers participated in community awareness sessions focused on addressing high risk behaviours, caregivers’ responsibilities, preventing family separation, and safe coping strategies during displacement.
- In North Gaza, Child Protection services remain limited, with distributions of winter clothing ongoing, although some partners plan to resume activities as soon as access and funding permits.
- Six thousand tarpaulins have been distributed to partners to support the most vulnerable children and their families living in damaged or makeshift shelters.
- In addition, the AoR is conducting a Training of Trainers on disability inclusion for child protection staff, with support from partners.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV):
- GBV partners continue to provide multisectoral GBV services across Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSSs), including seven in Gaza city, 12 in Deir al Balah and 14 in Khan Younis. Services include case management, psychosocial support, and referrals to health, protection, and legal assistance.
- The GBV AoR is trained the first cohort of 300 providers on clinical management of rape with MoH and partner agencies. The training aims to improve the quality, survivor-centered approach, and coordination of GBV response within health facilities.

Education

As of 4 November, there were 301 operational TLSs, accommodating 154,000 school-aged children, representing 24 per cent of the school-aged population.
The distribution of fortified snacks is increasing, with 86 TLSs supported, benefiting about 70,000 learners who receive snacks three days a week.

Emergency Telecommunication Cluster (ETC)

Ongoing improvements to the very high frequency (VHF) security communication system, now covering Gaza city and expanding to North Gaza (Jabalya, Beit Lahia) and Deir al Balah.
The cluster is conducting rapid assessments with inter-cluster teams to evaluate cell network and Wi-Fi coverage in North Gaza and coordinate restoration efforts with telecom operators.

Fuel

On 4 November, UNOPS distributed 47,444 litres of diesel to partners - 34,513 litres in the south and 12,931 litres in the north - to support critical WASH, health, logistics, rubble removal, education, and protection operations.

* All figures solely refer to UN and partner assistance dispatched through the UN-coordinated system, are preliminary and will be reconciled in the course of the ceasefire. Trucks entering through bilateral donations and the commercial sector are not reflected.