Levant – Complex Emergency - 2.2 24,100 1.9 344 1,200

While humanitarian organizations continue to operate in Rafah, conditions in the governorate remain unsafe, and logistical challenges—including a lack of consistent access to telecommunications—have hindered assistance activities and civilians’ access to information, including updates on conflict activity and emergency services. [...] 4 FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOODS USAID/BHA partner WFP continues to provide life-saving food and multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA) to people in shelters and communities 665,000 across Gaza and the West Bank. [...] The October 7 attack and subsequent hostilities represent a major escalation of conflict in Gaza and have led to increased tensions in the West Bank. [...] Hallett—with the concurrence of Office of Palestinian Affairs Chief George Noll—renewed the declaration of humanitarian need for the West Bank and Gaza for FY 2024 due to current and projected humanitarian needs resulting from the complex emergency. [...] Government Response Displacement and shelter Health Food security and livelihoods USAID/BHA partner WFP continues to provide life-saving food and multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA) to people in shelters and communities across Gaza and the West Bank.