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For decades, Palestine has faced a protracted humanitarian crisis driven by conflict, displacement, economic decline and restricted access to resources and services.

The situation deteriorated significantly following a sharp escalation of violence in October 2023, leaving families across Gaza and the West Bank struggling to meet their basic needs.

Food security in Gaza has improved since a ceasefire was announced in October 2025, chiefly due to large-scale humanitarian assistance.

However, the situation remains extremely fragile. According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis, 1.4 million people ¨C around two thirds of the population ¨C are experiencing crisis or worse levels of acute food insecurity. 

Many families continue to rely on emergency coping strategies, while access to diverse and nutritious diets remains limited.

However, funding shortages have forced the ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ (ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½) to reduce food assistance in Gaza by around one-third ¨C to 1.1 million people ¨C with half a million people losing access to critical assistance. The cuts come as winter approaches and recent modest improvements in food security remain fragile.

Continuing insecurity, restricted humanitarian access, damaged infrastructure, unemployment and limited livelihood opportunities continue to undermine recovery and food security. If humanitarian assistance is not sustained, food insecurity could rapidly worsen.

In the West Bank, increasing violence, displacement and economic hardship are placing additional pressure on vulnerable households. ÐÇ¿Õ´«Ã½ provides food assistance, cash support, nutrition services and livelihood programmes to help families withstand the ongoing crisis and build a pathway towards recovery.

However, funding shortfalls mean the number of people receiving assistance in the West Bank has been cut by a half, from 400,000 to 200,000.