Gaza et Cisjordanie

Crisis Update

20 May 2026

The current escalation across the Middle Eastern region is compounding already severe humanitarian needs, disrupting essential services, increasing displacement, and placing both civilians and aid workers at heightened risk,” warns Natalia Anguera Ruiz, Action Against Hunger Middle East operations manager. “Communities that were struggling are now facing even greater uncertainty. We urgently call for de-escalation, the protection of civilians, and full respect of international humanitarian law.”

In the Occupied Palestinian Territory, communities in Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, face escalating risks and disruption. In Gaza, rising insecurity and shrinking humanitarian space continue to affect civilians and humanitarian workers, while limited food availability and diversity are driving a worsening nutrition crisis, with most households still reliant on humanitarian aid for survival. Vital resources, including rehabilitation and repair equipment to maintain generators and infrastructure, are unavailable in the Strip due to rigid and vague restrictions on the entry of goods and supplies.

In the West Bank, increasing settler violence has displaced dozens of communities, while damaging agriculture, livestock, and livelihoods. Displacement in the north remains unresolved, with more than 30,000 Palestinians unable to return to their homes in Jenin and Tulkarem refugee camps. Movement restrictions and declining access to food are further deepening humanitarian needs.

At the regional level, escalating tensions linked to Iran risk compounding the crisis. Airspace closures are likely to disrupt humanitarian operations, while potential disruptions to energy and maritime routes could drive up food prices, strain health systems, and limit access to essential supplies across the region. Across oPt, civilians continue to face heightened insecurity and deprivation.

Communities in the region are facing escalating danger and instability. Access to safety, food, water, and essential services is critical, and civilians must be protected at all times. Action Against Hunger stands with all those affected, and we remain committed to supporting communities in need.”