OCHA Updates: Gaza – Hostilities, hunger deepen civilians’ suffering

10 June 2025

OCHA warns that hostilities and hunger continue to fuel desperation among more than 2 million people in Gaza who are being denied the basics necessary for their survival, amid reports of ongoing Israeli military operations.

Between 5 and 8 June, 15 attacks were reported on residential buildings and tents sheltering displaced people across Gaza, killing tens of Palestinians and injuring others.

In northern Gaza, Israeli military operations have intensified in recent days, with mass casualties reported. On 7 June, the Palestinian Civil Defence reported 30 fatalities, including women and children, in an air strike on a residential building in Gaza city.

Hungry and displaced people have also reportedly been killed while risking their lives to access food at militarized distribution hubs.

Meanwhile, four new displacement orders have been issued by the Israeli authorities for northern areas of Gaza since 6 June. The last of these was said to be in response to reported Palestinian rocket fire into Israel. Combined, they cover about 8 square kilometres but largely overlap with previously issued orders.

OCHA underscores that civilians must be protected, including those fleeing and forced to leave through displacement orders and those who remain despite those orders. Civilians who flee must be allowed to return as soon as circumstances allow. OCHA reiterates that civilians must be able to receive the humanitarian assistance they need, wherever they are. All of this is required by international humanitarian law.

Yesterday, some supplies – mainly flour – were collected from Kerem Shalom crossing. The aid was bound for Gaza city but was taken directly from the trucks by hungry and desperate people who have now endured months of deprivation.

Separately, there have also been some instances of violent looting and attacks on truck drivers, which are completely unacceptable. OCHA reiterates that Israel, as the occupying power, bears responsibility with regards to public order and safety in Gaza. That should include letting in far more essential supplies, through multiple crossings and routes, to meet humanitarian needs and help reduce looting.

Today, additional supplies have been sent to Kerem Shalom, and humanitarian partners continue their efforts to pick up supplies when they are allowed access by the Israeli authorities.

Meanwhile, Israeli authorities continue to deny many humanitarian movements within the Strip to provide whatever limited services available to the population. Yesterday, they rejected 11 out of 18 attempts by the UN to coordinate such movements. These included trucking water, retrieving fuel, carrying out a rescue mission in Khan Younis, and repairing roads.

West Bank: Northern areas affected by Israeli operations

OCHA says Israeli forces’ operations in northern areas of the West Bank continue to be reported.

Today at around midnight, Israeli forces launched an operation in Nablus city, focusing on the Old City. They imposed a curfew, conducted house-to-house searches, and reportedly used a school as an interrogation centre. At least 20 homes have been searched, with reports of damage to property.

Yesterday in Jenin, the Israeli authorities announced an imminent plan to demolish nearly 96 structures – most of them residential – in Jenin camp. More than 280 families who stand to be affected have been given 72 hours to retrieve their personal belongings.

In Tulkarm, Israeli operations have intensified in its camps – Tulkarm and Nur Shams – since 6 June, coinciding with Eid al Adha. The forces have implemented demolition orders for 58 structures. More than three dozen buildings have been demolished so far, according to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, with destruction extending beyond the original orders issued at the start of the month.

There is a heavy presence of military forces remaining at both camps. On 7 June, Israeli forces reportedly shot and injured a Palestinian man in Nur Shams. Israeli forces have also operated in parts of Tulkarm city, taking over buildings and using them as military posts.