27 May 2024
Highlights
The ETC coordinator previously based in Cairo arrived in Rafah on 24 May to boost ETC presence on the ground and to coordinate and support humanitarian actors operating in Gaza with technical needs, guidance, and practical advice in the context of the limited availability of telecommunications services in Gaza.
The ETC team and UNDSS are discussing the technical set up of the Gaza Security Communications System (SCS), licensing agreements, programming of the Very High Frequency (VHF) radios and seeking authorization to reactivate and operationalize the VHF radio network.
Due to the prevailing escalated hostilities, the local Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) and Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are experiencing network outages from damaged infrastructure, limited access to fuel, and insecure conditions to carry out repairs. The current conditions make it difficult to maintain the remaining functional network.
Situation overview
The security situation in Gaza remains volatile due to the continuing hostilities. Humanitarian operations are continuing, and responders continue to observe all security measures and protocols, including seeking approved movement authorization.
As of 27 May, the ground incursion in Rafah has displaced more than 800,000 people and has cut off the flow of aid into southern Gaza, further crippling the humanitarian operations.
Humanitarian operations in Gaza continue to face severe access and movement restrictions, including the ongoing closure of key crossings. Joint multiple inter-agency assessments are being conducted to identify suitable sites in northern Gaza to accommodate humanitarian responders.
Document Type: Situation Report
Document Sources: World Food Programme (WFP)
Subject: Access and movement, Armed conflict, Assistance, Gaza Strip, Human rights and international humanitarian law, Refugees and displaced persons
Publication Date: 27/05/2024
URL source: https://etcluster.org/document/etc-palestine-situation-report-30-27-may-2024