As of February 25, 2026, airstrikes, shelling and gunfire continued across the Gaza Strip, reportedly resulting in civilian casualties and damage to civilian infrastructure. According to the Ministry of Health in Gaza, between 26 February and 5 March, 18 Palestinians were killed and 41 injured in the Strip. Overall, between the onset of the ceasefire on 10 October 2025 and 27 February 2026, the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) in the OPT recorded the killing of at least 224 Palestinians east or near the so-called “Yellow Line” and 347 Palestinians in attacks far from it.

Armed conflict continues despite the ceasefire.4 Respiratory infections, acute watery diarrhoea, and skin infections are the most commonly reported illnesses. Respiratory infections rose dramatically in the first three weeks of 2026 including severe cases requiring hospitalization.5 These humanitarian organizations, in close coordination with UN agencies and national partners, provide a wide range of essential services - food, water, medical care, shelter, nutrition, education, and protection - particularly in the Gaza Strip, where needs persist at critical levels.

Despite an increase in humanitarian aid since the declaration of a ceasefire on 10 October 2025, needs on the ground are not being met at scale. Damaged roads, limited warehouse capacity, and restrictions on materials continued to impede effective delivery, response quality and durability, and longer-term recovery efforts. Specifically, partners highlighted persistent challenges in accessing essential shelter sealing materials, including nails, timber, and other basic items required for repairs and weatherproofing.