01 February 2025
Summary:
In January 2025, 13.7K metric tonnes (t) of humanitarian aid processed through the UN 2720 Mechanism were delivered to Gaza. This is an over 60% increase from December 2024 (8.4K t) and approximately a 150% increase compared to the monthly average since May 2024 (5.5K tonnes). In terms of aid delivered through the Mechanism, food continues to constitute most of the consignments (82%) followed by shelter items (11%). Since the ceasefire began on 19 January and until 31 January, 159 requests were received and 168 were approved. The approved consignments included requests made in previous months.
UN Security Council Resolution 2720 (2023) mandated the establishment of the UN 2720 Mechanism for Gaza with the objective of accelerating the provision of humanitarian relief consignments to Gaza. The UN Office for Project Services (UNOPS) supports the Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza (SHRC) in the operationalisation of the UN 2720 Mechanism for Gaza. Data collection for the Cyprus Maritime Corridor route started on 26 April 2024. Data collection for the Jordan Corridor route started on 1 July 2024. This report presents data on aid delivered to Gaza through the UN 2720 Mechanism, not the totality of aid to Gaza. The numbers expressed in this report reflect data submitted by partners and are subject to change reflecting the movement of consignments and the dynamic nature of the context. All data as of 31 January 2025.
Click the link below to access the Security Council Resolution 2720 (2023):
Document Type: Infographic, Update
Document Sources: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Subject: Access and movement, Armed conflict, Assistance, Closures/Curfews/Blockades, Gaza Strip, Humanitarian relief
Publication Date: 01/02/2025
URL source: https://info.un2720.org/#graphs