Gaza Humanitarian Response | Situation Report No. 41

08 Dec 2025

As of 18:00 on 7 December 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

Between 6 and 7 December, severe flooding affected eight displacement sites in Khan Younis in which over 10,000 people were sheltering.
On 5 December, Food Security Sector partners brought approximately 3,500 veterinary kits into Gaza; this was the first time that such kits entered the Strip since August 2024.
As of 7 December, 38,400 families (192,000 people) had already received two food parcels and one 25-kilogram bag of flour as part of the December general food distribution cycle.
Since the ceasefire, Child Protection partners reached 217,752 children with winter clothing kits and 53,742 with winter shoes.

SITUATION OVERVIEW

Reports of airstrikes, shelling and gunfire continued across all governorates, including in the Al Atatrah area west of Beit Lahiya and in Jabalya town in North Gaza, in Al Shaaf and Ash Shujaiyeh east of Gaza city, as well as east of Al Maghazi in Deir al Balah, east of Khan Younis and north of Rafah city. On 6 and 7 December, in three separate incidents, the Israeli Defence Forces confirmed the killing of three Palestinians, two in North Gaza and one in the south, who reportedly crossed the “Yellow Line”, posing a threat to the forces. According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, as of 7 December, nine Palestinians had been killed and 28 injured over the previous 48 hours.

Between 6 and 7 December, as winter rains intensified, severe flooding affected eight displacement sites in Khan Younis, where more than 10,000 people are currently sheltering. Approximately 75 per cent of these sites reported a lack of functional latrines due to rising floodwater, which submerged most existing facilities. As a result, displaced populations have been left without adequate means for fecal disposal, creating a serious public health concern. The Site Management Cluster (SMC) continues to monitor and update on living conditions within these sites.

In the past four days, Site Management partners recorded 7,893 population movements from southern to northern Gaza. Of these, 74 per cent were people returning to their place of origin to reunite with family, 16 per cent reported moving due to loss of shelter caused by flooding, while another 10 per cent were seeking medical treatment or functioning hospitals. This data underscores the complex motivations behind displacement and highlights the importance of ongoing monitoring to inform targeted humanitarian response efforts.

UNITED NATIONS-COORDINATED AID ENTRY^*

On 7 December, at least 4,609 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 20:00 on 8 December. About 75 per cent of these pallets contained food supplies, followed by shelter (20 per cent), and water, sanitation and hygiene items (5 per cent). At least 119 truckloads were offloaded at Kerem Shalom and 83 at Zikim.

Between 5 and 7 December, UNOPS international monitors deployed at Kerem Shalom and Zikim crossings observed the collection of 12,838 pallets of aid. These comprised inter alia 8,327 pallets of food assistance, such as flour, food parcels, pasta, date bars, fortified biscuits and chickpeas, 2,034 pallets of clothes and blankets, 935 pallets of hygiene and dignity kits, 269 pallets of shelter supplies, and 263 pallets of tarpaulins and tents.

The above data excludes bilateral donations and the commercial sector.

On 7 December, out of eight humanitarian movements submitted for coordination with the Israeli authorities, four were facilitated. Two missions faced impediments, one of which could not be accomplished as a result, while one – an attempt to conduct an assessment mission of the Al Awda and Indonesian Hospitals in North Gaza – was denied outright. The planned deployment of UNOPS monitors to the Kissufim crossing was also cancelled due to the lack of humanitarian cargo left for uplifting from the platform.

HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE

Food Security

On 5 December, FSS partners brought approximately 3,500 veterinary kits into Gaza, representing the first time that such kits entered the Strip since August 2024. The kits, which include insecticides for livestock, will help improve animal health, preserve herding livelihoods and address ectoparasite infestations, which remain a significant public health concern for local communities. The Food Security Sector continues to advance the One Health approach with the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Health, Site Management, and Shelter Clusters as an integrated, multisectoral effort recognizing the interconnectedness between human, animal, and environmental health.
As of 7 December, FSS partners had assisted more than 38,400 families (192,000 people) with food assistance, as part of the December monthly food distribution cycle. Each family is receiving two food parcels and one 25-kg bag of flour, covering 75 per cent of daily caloric intake needs.
Cooked meal production levels remain stable, with 26 partners continuing to prepare and distribute over 1.57 million meals daily through 206 kitchens – 349,000 meals by 44 kitchens in the north, and 1,224,000 meals by 162 kitchens in the south.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

Water trucking continues to be scaled up, with 46 partners distributing over 26,000 cubic metres (m3) of drinking water and 9,300 m3 of domestic water through 2,519 water points across the Gaza Strip as of 6 December. In the north, drinking water provision has increased by 330 per cent, with 8,600 m3/day now delivered across 941 water points, compared to 2,000 m3/day at 300 points as of 14 October.
Solid waste collection south of Wadi Gaza continues at levels equivalent to daily generation, while in the north collection rates remain at 66 per cent of generation; the only available temporary dumping site at Feras Market, in Gaza city, is heavily congested.
Between 6 and 7 December, the Cluster distributed 1,569 hygiene kits, 32,958 dignity kits, 2.6 million diapers, 55,345 jerry cans, 460,825 bars of soap, 800 handwashing stations, 720 family latrine materials, and 30 communal water tanks of one cubic meter each to support basic hygiene needs across the Strip.
Ongoing water supply activities include maintenance of 12 Sheikh Redwan wells and the 16-inch carrier line, Sheikh Ijleen water wells, and the Sirsawi well in Jabalia. Activities also include the connection of 19 camps to the United Arab Emirates desalinated water supply in Al Mawasi and completion of the Southern UN well, both in Khan Younis.
Pumping to reduce water levels in Stormwater Basin 7B is ongoing alongside clearance of storm drains near 7B and Tal El Hawa, in Gaza city, to mitigate flooding risks.
Multiple teams continue repairs on sewage and water networks across densely populated areas of Gaza to restore essential services.

Health

As of 7 December, routine vaccination sites for school-aged children had increased to 33 across the Gaza Strip, up from 22 before the ceasefire.

Shelter

Between 6 and 7 December, Shelter Cluster partners distributed 247 tents and 428 winter clothing vouchers in North Gaza and Gaza city, 1,461 tarps in Deir al Balah, and 2,037 tarps in Khan Younis, reaching around 1,832 families in total across the Strip.

Protection

Child Protection
- Since the ceasefire, Child Protection partners reached 310,882 children, including 4,448 with disabilities, and 108,982 caregivers, with life-saving and preventive child protection services, including mental health and psychosocial support, case management services, clothing kits and cash assistance.
- Partners helped reunify 225 unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) with their families, while placing 398 UASC in temporary alternative care.
- An additional 707 children with conflict-related injuries or physical disabilities were supported with assistive devices or specialized rehabilitation services.
- As part of the child protection winterization response, partners distributed:
  - winter clothing kits to 217,752 children (115,093 in the south and 102,659 in the north)
  - winter shoes to 53,742 children (15,006 in the South and 38,736 in the north)
  - emergency NFIs (e.g. family tents, tarps, hygiene kits) to 13,086 children and caregivers
- Cash assistance was provided to 6,277 children and their families.
- Between 6 and 7 December alone, CP partners reached an estimated 500 children with MHPSS services, including individual and group psychological counselling, Psychological First Aid (PFA), and recreational activities. These services were delivered in Gaza city, Khan Younis, and Deir al Balah through medical points, and through mobile outreach covering multiple displacement camps. During the same period, positive parenting sessions supported 200 caregivers, 15 children benefited from speech therapy services, and 25 vulnerable children received individualized case management support, including referrals and tailored case plans. Partners also provided 100 families of children at risk with essential shelter items to help them cope with current conditions. Child protection awareness activities engaged more than 500 children and caregivers, promoting positive parenting, child safety messages, and basic risk-mitigation practices.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Prevention and Response
- In the last two days, partners opened two new Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSSs) in Gaza city, bringing the total to nine WGSSs providing multisectoral services to address GBV in the city.
- Between 6 and 7 December, 4,000 dignity and menstrual hygiene management kits were dispatched to partners in the North Gaza governorate, ensuring hygiene support for 4,000 women and girls.
Mine Action
- On 7 December, four Explosive Hazards Assessment (EHAs) were completed by two partners in Deir al Balah and Gaza city, in support of rubble removal activities.
- Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) activities continue through five partners in Deir al Balah, Khan Younis, and Gaza city.

Education

As of 4 December, 65 classrooms had been fully rehabilitated since the ceasefire, with work ongoing in 18 additional classrooms. Nineteen more classrooms across five schools in An-Nuseirat, Khan Younis and Deir Al Balah have been identified for rehabilitation following the voluntary relocation of IDPs from those spaces. This progress is critical for expanding enrolment capacity and enabling more children waiting to return to in-person learning to access safe, functional classrooms. However, the need for furniture is growing as more learning spaces reopen, making it an urgent priority, especially as winter sets in and cold floors become increasingly inhospitable for children.
Temporary Learning Spaces (TLSs) continue to expand. In recent days, 17 additional TLSs have been established, bringing the total TLSs set up since the ceasefire to 138. Presently, 390 TLSs are operational, serving 220,000 children, 33 per cent of all school-aged population. Significant joint efforts are still required to ensure that all pre-school and school-aged children have access to learning opportunities. The need to expand learning spaces remains substantial and linked to the entry of essential supplies.
Since the ceasefire, 96 High-Performance Tents (HPTs) have been installed across the Strip to expand in-person learning spaces and accommodate increased student enrollment. This scale-up is critical to address the severe shortage of classrooms and ensure that more children can return to safe, functional learning environments amid ongoing displacement.

Site Management

As part of winterization efforts and in response to increased winter rains, Site Management partners conducted awareness-raising sessions in 54 displacement sites across Khan Yunis and Deir Al Balah, reaching over 40,000 individuals with messages on safe hygiene practices. This intervention aims to encourage displaced populations to take proactive steps to maintain hygienic living conditions, prevent floodwater stagnation, and reduce garbage accumulation within the sites.
Jointly with the WASH Cluster, a Site Management partner organized clean-up campaigns in 61 Designated Emergency Shelters (DESs) to help maintain a healthy environment. Despite challenges such as overcrowding and limited cleaning tools and equipment, displaced people actively participated in these efforts. Looking ahead, future clean-up campaigns are planned to be community-led, promoting greater independence and sustainability.

Emergency Telecommunications

On 7 December, the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) delivered its third Basic Security Communications training to 12 UN staff to strengthen their ability to communicate effectively during field missions. So far in 2025, a total of 43 personnel across five UN agencies have completed the training, with additional sessions planned

* 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.