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January 19, 2026 Humanitarian aid
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) stated today that the ceasefire in Gaza, now in effect for 100 days, must be maintained to save as many lives as possible. However, OCHA warns that the scaling up of humanitarian activities in the Strip continues to be hampered by Israeli restrictions and obstruction. Recent severe weather conditions have also reversed some of this progress.
In a statement released Monday, the World Food Programme (WFP) reported that the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains fragile, despite the agency reaching over a million people monthly with food parcels, bread rations, hot meals, and school meals. WFP called for the opening of additional safe humanitarian corridors from Egypt and Jordan, as well as along the Salah al-Din road within Gaza, to increase the volume of supplies.
The second stage of vaccination
The World Health Organization, UNICEF, and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) have launched the second phase of a campaign to fill gaps in routine immunization in Gaza. This phase, which will last until next Thursday, aims to further protect children under three from vaccine-preventable diseases. The campaign is being carried out by 170 teams in 130 health facilities, with seven mobile teams deployed to hard-to-reach areas. The third and final phase is scheduled for April 2026.
The situation in the West Bank
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported on Monday that Israeli commanders have imposed a curfew on approximately 25,000 Palestinians in the city of Hebron, where a large-scale operation has begun. Initial reports indicate the deployment of snipers on rooftops and the deployment of military equipment, as well as the closure of six internal roads.
As a result of these actions, four bakeries and two stores, where approximately 4,000 people regularly received essential goods through UN vouchers, were forced to suspend operations. Education in more than 10 schools was also suspended, affecting thousands of students.
The OCHA added that the area had already been damaged over the weekend by damage to the local power station, resulting in a power outage. Efforts are currently underway, under curfew, to allow technicians into the area to restore power. Measures are also being taken to urgently evacuate hospital patients and facilitate distance learning for schoolchildren.
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