The humanitarian situation in Palestine continues to deteriorate, with Gaza facing catastrophic conditions. Intensified bombardment in Gaza City and the north has destroyed health facilities, displaced hundreds of thousands, and left more than 86 per cent of the Strip under militarized zones or displacement orders. Famine has taken hold, with over half a million people starving and more than 390 deaths from starvation confirmed, including 140 children. Women and girls are among the hardest hit, as malnutrition, unsafe deliveries, and rising risks of gender-based violence compound the collapse of essential services. In the West Bank, violence, displacement, and movement restrictions are escalating, disrupting access to schools, livelihoods, and health care for tens of thousands.
Amid these challenges, UNFPA sustained life-saving sexual and reproductive health, gender-based violence, and youth services across Gaza and the West Bank in July and August. In Gaza, this included establishing a new maternity field hospital, supporting containerized maternal health units, deploying midwives, and distributing essential reproductive health commodities. GBV services reached thousands through safe spaces, case management, psychosocial support, and dignity kits, while adolescents and youth engaged in resilience and educational initiatives through hubs, tents, and community-led programmes. In the West Bank, mobile clinics and safe spaces expanded access to hard-to-reach areas, providing reproductive health care, psychosocial support, and youth-friendly services, with hundreds of volunteers leading peace and resilience initiatives.
To sustain these interventions, UNFPA is appealing for $99.2 million under the 2025 Occupied Palestinian Territory Flash Appeal. As of September 2025, $33.3 million has been received, leaving a funding gap of $65.9 million urgently needed to maintain and scale operations through the end of the year. Without immediate additional support, UNFPA’s ability to deliver critical services for Palestinian women, girls, and young people will be severely compromised.
