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U.N. reports large-scale humanitarian needs in Gaza, West Bank, Syria and eastern DRC; screenings and relief distributions ongoing
Summary
The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs and partners have screened children for malnutrition in Gaza, distributed relief items across Gaza governorates, documented displacement in the West Bank and reported deadly attacks and mass displacement in eastern DRC and South Kivu.
Steph, United Nations spokesperson, gave a summary of recent humanitarian operations and reported needs across several regions, saying partners have scaled up screenings and distributions while operations remain constrained by security and funding conditions.
In Gaza, OCHA and partners have screened more than 100,000 children under age 5 for malnutrition and enrolled those needing treatment; they are also distributing nutrient supplements to infants and young children. Steph said more than half a million people across Gaza’s five governorates have received blankets, mattresses, floor mats, clothing and tarpaulin for rain protection.
In the West Bank, OCHA reported ongoing Israeli military operations entering a sixth week in some areas. Tens of thousands remain displaced in Jenin and Tulkarm; a joint assessment mission to those areas on Feb. 25–26 found many families displaced…
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