Gaza Herald – The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that severe fuel shortages and road closures have significantly hampered relief operations in Gaza, delaying aid deliveries and restricting access to essential services for those in need.
Although some fuel shipments resumed, ongoing access restrictions, congestion, and storage gaps continued to increase costs and slow the distribution of assistance to the most vulnerable communities.
OCHA noted that relief partners managed to distribute monthly food rations for the first time since October 2023, reaching around 100,000 people across the territory.
Health services faced similar disruptions, with 35 health service points reactivated since the start of the ceasefire and 25 new facilities established, including 12 primary healthcare centers, mostly in northern Gaza.
Temporary learning spaces for children were also expanded, reaching 424 sites, including two new locations opened between January 3–4, providing crucial access for displaced children.
The report highlighted that ongoing access and logistical challenges continue to strain humanitarian response in Gaza, leaving thousands of civilians in a highly vulnerable situation despite international efforts to restore essential services.
