UN and Palestinian teams reach North Gaza hospitals and evacuate critical patients

On 8 January, six children and five companions were evacuated to the United States for specialized treatment, while four patients and five companions were transferred to Jordan. The Health Cluster...

OCHA reported that a Palestinian journalist was shot and killed in Nuseirat on 10 January. The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate reported that the death brought the number of journalists and media...

The Palestinian Civil Defense said on 11 January that firefighting and rescue vehicles across Gaza, Deir al-Balah and Khan Younis had stopped working because spare parts and repair equipment were...

Israeli forces issued an evacuation order on 12 January for about 0.86 square kilometres in Nuseirat refugee camp. OCHA estimated about 4,100 residents were affected, including people at two UNRWA...

Save the Children reported that explosive weapons had left an average of 15 children a day in Gaza with potentially lifelong disabilities during 2024. The estimate drew on Health and Protection...

The three mediators announced an agreement between Israel and Hamas on 15 January, expected to take effect on 19 January. The first 42-day phase included a ceasefire, exchanges of hostages and...

OCHA reported that a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Az Zaytoun, southern Gaza City, was hit at about 11:00 on 16 January. Two children were reported killed and 30 people injured. The...

UN experts urged all parties to accept and implement the agreement, called for humanitarian aid and justice, and stressed Palestinian self-determination. They condemned continued Israeli bombing after...

Israel’s security cabinet recommended that the full government approve the agreement on 17 January. The Prime Minister’s Office said planned hostage releases depended on final government approval...

Israel’s full cabinet approved the agreement early on 18 January, according to the Associated Press. The first phase was scheduled to begin on 19 January and included a pause in fighting and an...