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October 24, 2025 Humanitarian aid
Two weeks after the ceasefire agreement in Gaza came into effect, the World Health Organization reports progress in the delivery of humanitarian aid. The WHO also emphasizes the need to increase the scale of medical evacuations and facilitate access for the delivery of medicines and equipment.
Speaking from Jerusalem to reporters in Geneva, WHO representative in the occupied Palestinian territory Rick Piperkorn noted that the organization is actively increasing the volume of aid, but “it is necessary open all border crossingsto deliver a variety of food, shelter and essential supplies, especially as winter approaches."
According to a WHO representative, Gaza's healthcare system is devastated after two years of war: only about 2,100 hospital beds are available for the enclave's 2.1 million residents. Several major medical facilities are out of reach, as they are located outside the zone from which Israeli forces withdrew earlier in October.
Medical evacuations
More than 170,000 people have been injured during the conflict, and many patients are unable to receive the treatment they need. On Thursday, the WHO conducted its first medical evacuation since the ceasefire began – 41 patients and 145 accompanying persons were transported to various countries. The organization plans to increase the number of evacuations to 50 patients per day.
“It is especially important to resume referring patients for treatment to hospitals in the West Bank, including East Jerusalem,” Pieperkorn emphasized.
He also called for the Rafah crossing to be opened for daily medical evacuations to Egypt.
"We need more countries to accept patients," the WHO representative added. "Two evacuations are planned for next week, but we want them to happen every day."
Humanitarian supplies
Responding to a question about the first meetings of the Civil-Military Coordination Center, established by the US to implement the terms of the ceasefire, Pieperkorn expressed hope that the new mechanism will expedite the delivery of aid and, in the future, the supply of equipment for recovery and reconstruction.
He noted that the WHO has presented a consolidated list of drugs and medical products used in all hospitals worldwide and is seeking a unified authorization for their delivery, which will reduce delays.
“We understand that the road ahead will be long and challenging, with many obstacles,” the WHO representative said. “But we can only hope that this ceasefire will hold, and we let's come to peace and a political solution".
Preparing for the cold season
Meanwhile, since the ceasefire was declared on October 10, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has sent over 47,000 humanitarian aid items to Gaza. Of these, 31,000 are shelter items, including 2,500 tents, which will help displaced persons live in safer and more dignified conditions.
"The people of Gaza have suffered unimaginable losses," said IOM Director General Amy Pope. "They need assistance that reaches them quickly and safely, through every possible route. Shelter isn't a luxury; it's what allows families to stay warm and begin rebuilding their lives."
According to humanitarian agencies, about 90 percent of the population remains homeless, and 1.5 million people need emergency assistance.
IOM has prepared millions of emergency relief items for rapid deployment, including 28,000 tents to accommodate 168,000 people, as well as blankets, mattresses, hygiene kits, and 4.1 million winterization items.
Despite the ceasefire, customs delays, limited crossings, and ongoing instability continue to impede aid delivery. The organization is prepared to expand operations as quickly and extensively as conditions and access granted by the Israeli authorities allow, in accordance with humanitarian principles.
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