Doctors Without Borders has announced that it has been unable to provide any humanitarian supplies to the Gaza Strip since the start of the year due to Israeli restrictions, even with a ceasefire agreement in effect. Christopher Stokes, the organization's Secretary General, highlighted the dire humanitarian situation persisting in both Gaza and the West Bank. He emphasized that the needs in these areas are enormous, calling not for a reduction in humanitarian response but for a significant increase in it, particularly as winter conditions exacerbate chronic health problems among Palestinians in Gaza.

Stokes pointed out the increasing prevalence of infectious diseases, amidst challenging living conditions in the region, with over 18,000 individuals awaiting medical evacuations, including 4,000 children. The report indicates that the deteriorating conditions, intensified by the winter, have worsened the already catastrophic health situation across the Gaza Strip. Stokes condemned that despite the ceasefire, violence continues and people are still being killed in Gaza, undermining the very purpose of the truce, which was to enable the entry of more humanitarian aid into the region.

This situation raises serious concerns about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Gaza, as delays in delivering much-needed assistance could lead to further health deterioration and loss of life among the vulnerable population. The ongoing restrictions on supplies and medical evacuations call for immediate international attention and action to address the urgent humanitarian needs of those in the area, particularly as winter continues to present additional challenges.