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12 March 2026<\/p>\n
In Gaza, OCHA warned that the situation remains dire despite efforts to reach people in need.<\/p>\n
Strikes, shelling and gunfire continue to be reported across Gaza, resulting in civilian casualties. Last night, shelling reportedly hit a site for displaced people in western Gaza city, resulting in at least one death and multiple injuries. A fire broke out as a result, damaging dozens of tents.<\/p>\n
Partners leading on food security warn that market supply remains constrained, affecting the availability and price of fresh vegetables, firewood and cooking gas, particularly during Ramadan when families strive to cook more elaborate meals.<\/p>\n
Some humanitarians have been forced to change what hot meals they provide at community kitchens, and others have had to pause fresh produce distributions due to shortages and high prices.<\/p>\n
So far this month, some 400,000 people have received food rations, which had to be reduced by half in February because many trucks were turned back at Kerem Shalom as teams attempted to replenish stocks. Access to food depends on more than just humanitarian assistance \u2013 we need the consistent entry of commercial supplies.<\/p>\n
Explosive ordnance continues to put communities across Gaza at risk. Humanitarians working on mine action conducted over 120 explosive hazard assessments in the past week in support of debris management activities. No incidents have been reported this week.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Kerem Shalom remains the only operational crossing for the entry of humanitarian cargo. The UN is advocating with authorities to reopen additional crossings to ease this bottleneck. Crossings must open to allow people to move voluntarily, including medical evacuations and people seeing to return to Gaza.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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