United Nations OCHA occupied Palestinian territory

27/08/2026

When mosquito-control supplies weren't readily available in , a جمعية اصدقاء البيئة الفلسطينية Palestinian Environmental Friends - PEF laboratory team piloted a basic biological larvicide alternative using materials available locally. We’re proud to have supported this initiative through the Occupied Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Fund. A small innovation that helped make life somewhat safer for displaced families. This is a stop-gap measure, not a substitute for the entry of adequate mosquito-control supplies.

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26/08/2026

Since the weekend, several Israeli airstrikes have damaged humanitarian facilities run by the UN and partners in . Civilians and civilian objects must always be protected. In the picture: damaged nutrition supplies for children, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers. جمعية أرض الإنسان الفلسطينية الخيرية

24/08/2026

Over 34,000 Palestinians remain displaced for a second straight year from three refugee camps in the northern .

Others continue to be displaced by settler violence and demolitions.

By the end of July, their number nearly matched all of last year.

More: ochaopt.org/content/west-bank-monthly-snapshot-casualties-property-damage-and-displacement-july-2026

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

So far this year, at least 8 aid workers have been killed in Gaza. Another 185 were killed in 2025.

Statements of concern do not protect aid workers.

All parties to conflict must uphold international humanitarian law and ensure their protection.

Those who break the rules must be held to account.

20/08/2026

Violence continues to exact a devastating toll on civilians in the .

The humanitarian community reiterates its call for the strict respect of int'l humanitarian law.
Perpetrators must be held to account.

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20/08/2026

has become one of the deadliest places in the world for humanitarians. Yet, despite extraordinary risks and challenges, aid workers continue to deliver lifesaving support to the people in need.

Humanitarians are not targets. Their safety must be protected. All parties must uphold their obligations under international humanitarian law.

19/08/2026

With over 180 humanitarians killed in 2025 alone, Gaza remained the deadliest context for aid workers globally for a third year running.

On , we honour those who lost their lives while helping others as the world stands with all those of us who continue this work.

In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, just as anywhere else, humanitarians must be able to work safely.

19/08/2026

"On this , we honour the aid workers who have lost their lives in service to others, and we pay tribute to colleagues who continue every day to stand with people despite extraordinary hardship." Message from Humanitarian Coordinator Ramiz Alakbarov. 🔊 Speakers on.