Since 7 October 2023, the escalating hostilities in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory has taken a toll on the physical and mental health of civilians. As of 14 November 2023, 1200+ deaths, 5400 injuries, 239 hostages and 33 attacks on health care have been reported in Israel. 11,500 deaths and 29,000 injuries have been recorded in Gaza. 195 deaths and 2625 injuries have been reported in the West Bank. A total of 273 attacks on health have been reported in the occupied Palestinian territory.

WHO is supporting health authorities in both Israel and the occupied Palestinian territory. In line with International Humanitarian Law, WHO calls for unimpeded and safe access for humanitarian aid to Gaza, for patients to receive care where they are, for protection of health care at all times, and for a humanitarian ceasefire. WHO also calls for the immediate release of all hostages, along with urgent access to each of them and delivery of medical care.

WHO is appealing for US$ 110 million to respond to the humanitarian needs in the occupied Palestinian territory, particularly in Gaza and US$ 30 million for readiness in Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon and the Syrian Arab Republic. For more information click here.

Please note: the situation on the ground is changing rapidly. The below article presents WHO’s actions in the occupied Palestinian territory as of 1 November 2023. The following article (page 3) presents WHO’s actions in Israel, as of 10 November 2023.