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Humanitarian support in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank

The Red Cross is working in unimaginable conditions to deliver aid and save lives.

Last updated: 10 October 2025 

A ceasefire agreement came into effect on 10 October 2025 bringing hope to millions who have faced relentless suffering in Gaza. We hope it will allow the immediate and unrestricted delivery of essential aid into Gaza and the release of all remaining hostages.
 
Since the devastating attacks in Israel on 7 October 2023, conflict has escalated in Gaza, with a surge in fighting in the West Bank.

People are on the brink, struggling to find food, unable to access clean water and living without safe shelter.

The Red Cross Field Hospital in Rafah is facing an unprecedented influx of patients as mass casualty events surge in both scale and frequency.

Amidst a collapsing health system, the Red Cross and Red Crescent is providing a lifeline to help those in need.

See what's happening in Gaza for updated details.

Gaza and the West Bank in numbers

  • In Gaza, the death toll is over 61,000. This includes over 17,000 children. At least 150,000 people have been injured.
  • In the West Bank, the death toll is over 600. This includes over 120 children. Over 5,000 people have been injured.
  • 90% of Gaza’s population have been displaced from their homes, often more than once. 
  • More than 2 million people are facing extreme hunger.

Israel in numbers

  • Almost 1,200 people were killed in the attack on 7 October 2023, with more than 5,400 injured.
  • Over 200 hostages were taken in the attack.

The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement response

Amidst unimaginable conditions in Gaza, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is providing a lifeline to help those in need.

  • The ICRC has facilitated multiple release operations, reuniting hostages and Palestinian detainees with their families. It remains ready to support further releases under the agreement.
  • 1,500 Palestine Red Crescent staff and volunteers have distributed 1.6 million emergency aid items and processed 22,000 trucks of humanitarian aid. 
  • Palestine Red Crescent teams have reached more than 1.3 million people with health and disease prevention sessions.
  • Palestine Red Crescent has distributed over 15,000 tents.
  • Since its opening, the Rafah field hospital has provided over 130,000 consultations, carried out over 7,000 surgical procedures, and delivered over 500 babies
  • More than 1.4 million people have gained access to clean water through ICRC efforts.
  • In Israel, Magen David Adom, the recognised National Society, provided humanitarian aid in line with the Fundamental Principles, responding to over 1 million emergency calls.

Timeline of the Gaza crisis

  • October 2023: attack in Israel, escalation of conflict in Gaza, Red Cross appeal launched.
  • May 2024: field hospital set up in Rafah.
  • January 2025: ceasefire allows for the delivery of aid and hostage releases. 
  • March 2025: aid delivery suspended.
  • June 2025: field hospital set up in Al-Mawasi.
  • July 2025: malnutrition reaches catastrophic levels in Gaza. 

See the full timeline.

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The Gaza crisis explained

Find out the latest information and read explainers to understand what's happening. 

  • The key events in the conflict, the struggles faced by communities, and the life-saving work of the Red Cross and Red Crescent.

How the Red Cross is helping people in Gaza

Find out how the Red Cross and Red Crescent are saving lives.

Personal stories from Gaza

Read the stories of people affected by the Gaza crisis. 

Food crisis in Gaza

Find out more about malnutrition in Gaza with the IPC declaring famine.

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