The Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs confirms that 61 trucks of aid were delivered to northern Gaza today, the largest number since 7 October. They included food, water and emergency medical supplies. Eleven ambulances, 3 coaches and a flatbed were delivered to Al Shifa hospital to assist with evacuations. Another 200 trucks were dispatched from Nitzana. Of them 187 entered Gaza by 19:00 local time. In addition, 129,000 liters of fuel crossed into Gaza.

KEY POINTS A humanitarian pause agreed by Israel and Hamas entered into force on 24 November at 7:00, with no major incident recorded as of 22:00. Emergency Relief Coordinator, Martin Griffiths, has expressed hope that “this first day of the humanitarian pause is followed by many others and that it leads to a longer-term humanitarian ceasefire – for the benefit of the people of Gaza, Israel and beyond.” 

During the humanitarian pause that has been in place since this morning, the UN was able to scale up the delivery of humanitarian assistance into and across Gaza. 200 trucks were dispatched from Nitzana to the Rafah crossing. 137 trucks of goods were offloaded by the UNRWA reception point in Gaza making it the biggest humanitarian convoy received since October 7. 129,000 litres of fuel and four trucks of gas also crossed into Gaza. 21 critical patients were evacuated in a large-scale medical operation from the north of Gaza.

KEY POINTS A humanitarian pause to start on 24 November has been agreed between Israel and Hamas. The agreement will reportedly involve the release of some of the Israeli hostages held in Gaza and some Palestinians held in Israeli prisons. Israeli strikes from air, land and sea reportedly intensified over the past 24 hours (as of 23 November afternoon) across most of Gaza, alongside ground battles with Palestinian armed groups in the north, Jabalia in particular. Many casualties have been reported.

Day 48 OVERVIEW The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 23 November 2023, including casualties, particularly among women and children. Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.

Day 47 OVERVIEW The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 22 November 2023, including casualties, particularly among women and children. Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.

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Statement by Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator I welcome the agreement reached by Israel and Hamas, with the mediation of Qatar supported by Egypt and the United States. I hope it brings some respite to the people of Gaza and Israel and some relief to the hostages and detainees who will be released and to their families. I also hope it allows grieving families to honour their dead and bury them with dignity.

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