Gaza Humanitarian Response | Situation Report No. 47

15 Dec 2025

As of 18:00 on 14 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

The Bani Suhaila Mekorot water pipeline in Khan Younis has been repaired after access was granted for teams to carry out repair work. (SitRep #45 refers)
Partners providing water and sanitation services deployed 15 mobile wastewater pumps to flood-prone hotspots and carried out earthworks, including embankments, temporary drains, and sandbagging to reduce localized flooding. Nonetheless, a shortage of jetting and vacuum trucks continues to constrain the overall response.
Stock limitations have led Food Security Sector partners to reduce the size of monthly food rations distributed to households.

SITUATION OVERVIEW

Between 13 and 14 December, reports of airstrikes, shelling, and gunfire continued east and west of the so-called “Yellow Line.” In North Gaza, gunfire was reported east of Jabalya and Al Fallouja, killing one person, while airstrikes and naval fire were reported near As Sudaniya area. In Gaza city, shelling and airstrikes reportedly hit At Tuffah and Az Zaitoun, including a strike near Al Nablusi Square that killed four people in a vehicle, including a senior Hamas commander, while one individual was killed and 25 others injured in the immediate area of the airstrike. In Deir al Balah governorate, shelling and helicopter fire were reported in Al Bureij area, and a senior Hamas officer was reportedly killed in Al Maghazi. In Rafah, gunfire and airstrikes were reported in Rafah city, northern Rafah, and south-west of Al Mawasi area, with naval fire reportedly injuring one person off the coast.

According to the Gaza Ministry of Health, 11 people were killed and 51 others injured in the last 48 hours.

Since 11 December, heavy rainfall has resulted in multiple casualties. The World Health Organization said that thousands of families are sheltering in tents that offer little protection from harsh winter conditions, significantly increasing the risk of acute respiratory infections, hepatitis, and diarrheal diseases due to exposure and inadequate water and sanitation. The agency added that it continues to face challenges in bringing essential laboratory reagents and diagnostic equipment into the Strip, as many items are denied entry for being classified as dual-use.

On 13 December, the Site Management Cluster (SMC) reported deteriorating conditions across the Gaza Strip due to heavy rainfall and cold temperatures. Approximately 465 families (more than 2,700 people) are currently sheltering in makeshift tents within Designated Emergency Shelters (DESs), as living conditions continue to worsen for the most vulnerable. The SMC is conducting daily monitoring and reporting of flood-related incidents across managed sites. As of 14 December, 61 sites have been affected, impacting around 30,000 people. The scale of this winter’s flooding is severe, with widespread damage likely affecting hundreds of thousands in high-risk areas; however, actual figures may be higher due to limited coverage. Of the affected sites, 26 are in Deir al Balah, 25 in Khan Younis, and 10 in Gaza city. Reported damage includes torn tents affecting 39 families, the destruction of 32 tents due to strong winds, two reported injuries, and the displacement of 16 families.

UNITED NATIONS-COORDINATED AID ENTRY^*

On 14 December, at least 2,545 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 17:00 on 15 December. About 68 per cent of these pallets contained food supplies, with the other largest quantities being water, sanitation and hygiene items (10.5 per cent), shelter (8 per cent) and health supplies (6 per cent). At least 70 truckloads were offloaded at Kerem Shalom Crossing and 37 at Zikim Crossing.

Between 12 and 14 December, UNOPS international monitors verified the collection of at least 10,076 pallets of aid; 8,960 from Kerem Shalom Crossing and 1,116 from Zikim Crossing. These comprised inter alia 7,207 pallets of food assistance, including flour, rice, date bars, fortified biscuits, food parcels, canned food, sugar, canned chickpeas and salt; 878 of medical items, including medicines, consumables, laboratory supplies, orthopedic supplies and adult diapers; 572 of tents and tarpaulins; 493 of blankets; and 457 of WASH supplies, including water tanks, hand-washing stations, soap, buckets and bins.

Overall, between the announcement of the ceasefire on 10 October and 14 December, at least 166,155 pallets of humanitarian cargo were offloaded, and 146,832 pallets collected from the various crossings. Only two per cent of all uplifted aid was intercepted during transit within Gaza.

The above data excludes bilateral donations and the commercial sector.  

Between 13 and 14 December, 10 out of 12 humanitarian movements inside Gaza requiring coordination with the Israeli authorities were facilitated. A mission to the UN Logistics Base in Rafah faced delays in receiving green light and then had to be partially aborted as a segment of the road was inaccessible. One mission to assess wastewater treatment facilities in Al Bureij, Deir al Balah, was denied outright.

HUMANITARIAN RESPONSE

The below are preliminary updates shared by Clusters at the time of reporting and will be reconciled and aggregated in the coming days as Clusters receive more data from the capillary network of partners active on the ground.

Food Security

As of 13 December, Food Security Sector partners had assisted more than 80,000 families (about 400,000 people) with general food distributions as part of the December monthly food assistance cycle. Since 12 December, due to limited stock caused by ongoing impediments across supply corridors, partners have been unable to maintain the standard family ration of two food parcels and one 25-kilogram flour bag (covering 75 per cent of minimum caloric needs). For the remainder of the month, the ration has been reduced to one food parcel, one flour bag, and 1.5 kilograms of high-energy biscuits, covering approximately 50 per cent of minimum caloric needs per family.
On 13 December, 7.5 kilograms of high-energy biscuits per household were distributed to more than 1,000 families who were affected by the rainstorm and referred by Shelter Cluster partners.
On 14 December, the distribution of veterinary kits resumed after being temporarily paused due to adverse weather conditions between 10 and 13 December. Since the start of the distribution on 9 December, approximately 400 herders have received kits along with fodder.

Water, Sanitation and Hygiene

In Khan Younis, the Bani Suhaila Mekorot water pipeline was repaired after access to the facility was granted by the Israeli authorities and the team was able to repair the damage (SitRep #45 refers). The Al Satar reservoir is now supporting water trucking operations as of 15 December.
WASH partners have deployed 15 mobile wastewater pumps to flooded hotspot areas across the Strip, while earthworks such as embankments, temporary drains, and sandbagging are underway to reduce localized flooding.
Stormwater, drainage, and wastewater systems are being cleared in anticipation of further floods on 15 December, though efforts are limited by the shortage of jetting and vacuum trucks.
A temporary medical waste control facility is now operational in Gaza city at the Sheik Eileen wastewater treatment site within the Netzarim corridor. Cluster partners have secured 106,000 square metres of land in the Netzarim area to establish the Abu Jarad Controlled Dumping Site, which will receive approximately 300,000 cubic metres of waste from Feras and Al Yarmouk dump sites, along with 1,500 cubic metres of daily waste from Gaza city and the North Gaza governorate.

Shelter

Between 11 and 13 December, Shelter Cluster partners distributed 3,800 tents, 4,590 tarpaulins and more than 9,400 bedding items to around 4,800 families across the Gaza Strip.
Shelter stock inside Gaza remains critically limited. The recent delivery of approximately 2,400 tents has increased the total stock to an estimated 6,000–7,000 tents, which are scheduled for immediate distribution to priority locations.

Protection

Protection services largely remained operational despite severe weather and access constraints, with continued delivery of risk education, psychosocial support, psychological first aid, and community-based protection activities across Gaza city, North Gaza, and Deir al Balah. Protection activities, including emergency winterization and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) interventions, are being scaled up across the Gaza Strip.
Between 13 and 14 December, protection partners reached 12,200 people with emergency winterization and in-kind assistance, such as clothing, blankets, and menstrual hygiene products, 420 with cash assistance linked to protection vulnerability, while over another 400 participated in adult group-based psychosocial support sessions. MHPSS activities reached 1,246 people, and 450 people accessed disability rehabilitation services. Risk education was provided to 281 people, and 182 people participated in community-based protection activities. Psychological first aid was provided to 119 adults and caregivers, and 47 people received individual psychosocial counseling. Case management services supported 74 active cases across both days, and four cases were referred for further protection assistance.
Heightened protection risks linked to winter conditions and shelter damage were reported, including psychological distress, exposure to cold, and poor living conditions in tents. Operational strain intensified due to delays in essential supplies, limited safe spaces, staff workload and burnout risks, and logistical constraints.
Child Protection
- Between 13 and 14 December, Child Protection partners continued scaling up life-saving winterization support in storm-affected areas, delivering around 30,000 winter clothing kits to vulnerable children. Blanket distributions were expanded, with approximately 50,000 blankets dispatched for community use, including 18,000 allocated to 10 key hospitals to meet urgent needs.
- To address shelter and protection concerns, about 1,500 high-quality family tents were distributed to families with children, including 300 provided immediately after the storm to households directly affected. Partners continue to identify and assist children at risk, supporting 200 children - around 50 with disabilities or conflict-related injuries - through established referral pathways for critical social services. Mental health and psychosocial support activities have reached at least 5,000 children and 1,500 caregivers.
- Damage to child-friendly and safe spaces has been reported due to the recent storm, and assessments are underway to resume services safely. There is an urgent need for assistive devices for children with disabilities and recreational kits to strengthen MHPSS activities in communities and safe spaces.
Mine Action
- On 14 December, Mine Action partners conducted one Explosive Hazard Assessment in Deir al Balah in support of rubble removal efforts, while Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE) continued across three governorates: Gaza city, Deir al Balah and Khan Younis.
- On the same day, a Training of Trainers on EORE was conducted for multiple humanitarian agencies.

Education

Between 12 and 14 December, 13 new Temporary Learning Spaces (TLS) were established, accommodating approximately 5,000 school-aged children. This brings the total number of operational TLS across the Strip to 405, serving around 226,400 learners. Despite this progress, demand remains extremely high, as current coverage represents only 34 per cent of the school-aged population.
The recent heavy rains have significantly affected the learning environment, with at least 25 TLS affected, disrupting learning for 4,027 children. While partners are aware of flood mitigation measures, their ability to reduce the impact remains limited due to resource constraints and the location of some TLS in flood-prone areas. Efforts are ongoing to repair damaged sites and reopen them as quickly as possible.

Site Management Cluster

In response to the impact of the recent floods due to heavy rainfalls, residents in 27 flood-affected locations were mobilized for community-driven maintenance, clearing blocked water channels, placing sandbags around tents to prevent water intrusion, and coordinating with municipal authorities to unblock sewage lines in Designated Emergency Shelters.
SMC partners implemented flood mitigation measures, including using recycled flour sacks as sandbags and deploying winter and site improvement toolkits to support over 100 sites, including those outside direct SMC management.

Emergency Telecommunications

On 14 December, the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster (ETC) delivered Basic Security Communications training to seven UN Security Management System personnel in Deir al Balah, strengthening their ability to communicate effectively during field missions. So far in 2025, 50 staff from 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.