UNICEF State of Palestine Humanitarian Situation Report No. 35 – 1 to 31 January 2025

Highlights

• In January, there was a significant increase in humanitarian aid entering the Gaza Strip, following the ceasefire agreement that began on 19 January.
• The start of ceasefire triggered over 376,000 people moving from southern Gaza to the north, despite widespread destruction in the area.
• Within two weeks of ceasefire, UNICEF has reached 82,135 people (9,997 families, 41,025 children) with digital cash transfers to support basic needs including food, hygiene, medicine.
• UNICEF distributed nutritional supplements, including high-energy biscuits, to 224,000 people in the days following the ceasefire and during the movement along the Gaza Strip.
• UNICEF supported over 51,000 children with primary health care (PHC) services, including health consultations and vaccinations.
• In the West Bank, UNICEF delivered newborn kits to partners, that will benefit over 3,900 babies born with complications, as these kits help with the prevention and treatment of infections, newborn resuscitation, and care of preterm newborns.