Gaza Humanitarian Response | Situation Report No. 33

28 Nov 2025

As of 18:00 on 27 November 2025, unless otherwise noted.

This report, issued daily from Monday to Saturday, outlines efforts and progress made by the UN and its partners to scale up humanitarian response across the Gaza Strip under the ceasefire that entered into effect on 10 October 2025. For all situation reports see here.

HIGHLIGHTS

As of 26 November, 1,558,000 meals were being delivered daily by 28 partners through 213 kitchens: 343,000 in northern Gaza and 1,215,000 in the south.
Between 20 and 26 November, partners distributed WASH supplies across Gaza, including over 2.23 million baby diapers, 1,300 dignity kits, 5,070 tarpaulins, 1,000 soap bars, and 93 litres of chlorine.

SITUATION OVERVIEW

Following more rains and subsequent flooding in Gaza on 25 November, the Site Management Cluster (SMC) carried out rapid assessments in Designated Emergency Shelters (DESs) across the Gaza Strip. The assessments revealed that 32 DESs were affected: one in North Gaza, four in Gaza city, seven in Deir al Balah, and 20 in Khan Younis. In total, more than 3,000 people were affected: 25 in northern Gaza, 205 in Gaza city, 1,333 in Deir al Balah, and 1,438 in Khan Younis. Damages and gaps identified were promptly referred to the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Cluster, which responded by pumping water from flooded yards and clearing blocked manholes and drainage collectors. Site care and maintenance teams repaired damaged tents, while tarpaulins were distributed to affected families through partner organizations. SMC teams continue to monitor conditions and follow up on unresolved gaps to ensure timely support and further response.

UNITED NATIONS-COORDINATED AID ENTRY^*

On 27 November, 3,918 pallets of aid administered by the UN and its partners were offloaded at Gaza’s crossings, based on data retrieved from the UN 2720 Mechanism dashboard at 18:00 on 28 November. About 57 per cent of these pallets contained food supplies, followed by shelter (32 per cent), water, sanitation and hygiene supplies (9 per cent), and health supplies (2 per cent). At least 120 truckloads were offloaded in Kerem Shalom and 47 in Zikim crossing.

On 27 November, between 09:27 and 16:04, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) international monitors deployed at Kerem Shalom crossing reported the collection of 1,397 pallets of aid. These comprised 688 pallets of food supplies, 201 pallets of winter clothes, 158 pallets of hygiene kits, 138 pallets of tents, 104 pallets of medical supplies, 42 pallets of water tanks, 36 pallets of tarpaulins, and 30 pallets of blankets.

On the same day, the UNOPS monitoring team was advised that no UN or INGO cargo was present at the crossing.

Overall, between 10 October, when the ceasefire entered into effect, and 27 November, at least 120,193 pallets of humanitarian cargo were offloaded, and 103,933 pallets were collected, from the different crossings. Of the collected cargo, 1,838 pallets (2 per cent) were intercepted during transit within Gaza.

All the above data excludes bilateral donations and the commercial sector.

As of 28 November, Kerem Shalom, Zikim and Kissufim crossings remained operational, with humanitarian cargo offloading and uplifting alternating days between Zikim and Kissufim.

HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE

Food Security

As of 26 November, 1,558,000 meals were being delivered daily by 28 partners through 213 kitchens: 343,000 in northern Gaza and 1,215,000 in the south. This represents an over 137 per cent increase in overall meal production compared to late September.

Water, Sanitations and Hygiene (WASH)

Between 20 and 26 November, cluster partners distributed a wide range of essential supplies to support affected communities across the Strip. These included more than 2.23 million baby diapers, 1,300 dignity kits, 14,186 sanitary pads, 1,000 soap bars, 45,390 towels, and 3 first aid kits. Partners provided 5,070 tarpaulins, 302 squatting plates, and 28 plumbing traps. To improve hygiene and water access, partners distributed 1,150 handwashing stations, 1,300 buckets (18L), 70 rigid jerry cans (18L) and 25,567 jerry cans (10L), along with 93 litres of chlorine, 131 communal water tanks (1,000L) and 13 tanks (2,000L). Additionally, partners delivered 16 conductivity metres and 233 chlorine/pH testers to ensure water quality.
In Gaza city, the emergency repairs of the Sheikh Radwan stormwater lagoon pump station and outlet have been completed. The pump capacity is 2,000 cubic metres per hour and the 630-, and 500-millimetres pressurized pipeline was completed over the total length of 1,100 metres.
An electric generator has been installed in Beit Lahia central water well, in northern Gaza, which now has the capacity to provide 220 cubic metres of water per hour and serve 30,000 people in Beit Lahia city.
The Al Ahli water desalination plant in Gaza city has undergone maintenance, to reduce salinity levels and will produce enough water for the hospital operations.
Winter preparation activities are ongoing in Gaza city to clear blockages in the sewage network and clean manholes and pipelines. However, progress remains incomplete due to shortages of pre-cast concrete manholes, manhole covers, and cement needed for their production. As a result, open sewers continue to pose a significant health risk to the population.
Water pipeline repairs continue in several areas of Gaza city.

Protection

Child Protection
- Child protection (CP) partners continued delivering services across the Strip, including in multiple sites for displaced people, such as Asdaa, Al Motahabeen, Al Arab, Barbara and Ard Harb. Cold weather and heavy rainfall have significantly impacted shelter conditions in multiple parts of Gaza.
- Between 25 and 26 November, approximately 1,500 children received child protection and mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) services, including structured psychosocial sessions, recreational activities, psychological first aid, and awareness sessions on safe and unsafe touch, bullying, and coping with distress. At least 970 caregivers participated in MHPSS sessions, positive parenting support, and child protection awareness. Case management continued, with referrals for high-risk cases and follow-up for newly displaced families.
- Between 25 and 26 November, partners distributed winter assistance, including blankets, winter clothing, diapers, hygiene kits, dignity kits, and 500 winter kits for children in several sites and shelters in the Strip.
- Last week, a partner completed two separate five-day Play and Heal training sessions for partners in Gaza city and Khan Younis, with 50 participants. In addition, Caring for Child Survivors training was delivered to 20 child protection and gender-based violence case managers in Khan Younis, with the final round planned for northern Gaza area next week.
- Emerging concerns include increasing reports of harassment and sexual abuse, including cases involving boys, in informal settlements in Deir Al Balah. Exposure to winter weather, overcrowded shelters, and disrupted schooling are exacerbating the risks. Community engagement continued across operational areas, with more than 500 children and caregivers reached through MHPSS activities, awareness sessions, and community training. Communities consistently report that psychosocial and recreational activities provide essential emotional relief during times of stress.

Shelter

On 26 November, Shelter Cluster continued distributions as follows:
- A partner distributed kitchen sets and ropes to 465 families in Deir al Balah and Khan Younis.
- Partners distributed nearly 1,600 tarpaulins to more than 530 families in Al Mawasi and Khan Younis.
- A partner distributed 196 tents in Gaza city, 387 clothes vouchers to internally displaced persons in northern Gaza, as well as 724 blankets to 181 households in above-mentioned areas.

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