Since October 7, 2023, the escalating hostilities in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories have taken a heavy toll on the physical and mental health of civilians. As of November 14, 2023, over 1,200 deaths, 5,400 injuries, 239 hostages, and 33 attacks on medical facilities have been reported in Israel. In Gaza, 11,500 people were recorded killed and 29,000 injured. 195 deaths and 2,625 injuries were reported in the West Bank. A total of 273 health incidents have been reported in the occupied Palestinian territories.
WHO is supporting health authorities in both Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories. In line with international humanitarian law, WHO calls for unimpeded and safe access to humanitarian aid in Gaza, ready access to treatment for patients, protection of health care at all times, and a humanitarian ceasefire. WHO is also calling for the immediate release of all hostages, as well as emergency access and medical care for each individual.
WHO is seeking US$110 million to respond to humanitarian needs in the occupied Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, and US$30 million for immediate response in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. Click here for more information.
Please note: conditions on the ground are changing rapidly. The following article sets out WHO actions in the occupied Palestinian territories as of November 1, 2023. The following article (3 pages) presents WHO actions in Israel as of November 10, 2023.