WFP Palestine Emergency Response External Situation Report #30

12 August 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

• The humanitarian “safe” areas in Gaza are shrinking rapidly due to ongoing Israeli attacks, resulting in thousands of internally displaced people over the past week. Urgent measures are needed to protect civilians.
• The escalating conflict pushes Gaza’s basic services to the brink of collapse. Overcrowded areas strain water systems, hospitals, markets, and shelters, severely hindering the delivery of essential humanitarian aid. Stocks of basic commodities are critically low, with only one WFP warehouse currently accessible. Respect for deconflicted sites and critical infrastructure inside and outside evacuation zones is essential.
• WFP has started to plan for winterization, including for engineering work and is mobilizing partners and authorities to secure the necessary commitments and funding.
• Despite the risks, WFP reached over 1.4 million people in July with in-kind and cash-based food assistance across Gaza and the West Bank. In Gaza, WFP reached 1.3 million people with reduced rations and in the West Bank 166,000 people were reached with cash-based transfers. WFP remains concerned over stock levels in country due to insufficient crossing points to get food in and with only WFP warehouse currently accessible.