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DRC began operations with Partners in the occupied Palestinian territory (oPt) in 2024 after the unprecedented needs caused by the Israeli military offensive that began in October 2023 and the escalation of violence in the West Bank. DRC’s immediate focus is to alleviate suffering In Gaza and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem through a multi-sectorial response, utilising conflict-sensitive approaches.
The conflict in the occupied Palestinian territory predates the Israeli military offensive of October 2023. Since October 2023, the Israeli military offensive has severely impacted Gaza. The use of explosive ordnance in populated areas has led to significant casualties, destruction and widespread displacement.
Gaza faces acute humanitarian crises, including people dying of hunger, water shortages, inadequate shelter, poor sanitation facilities, and increasingly limited access to medical care. At the same time, the increasing violence in the West Bank has resulted in casualties, displacement, and damage to Palestinian-owned property.
DRC is currently implementing programming in Gaza with Palestinian organisations, whilst looking to urgently expand to the West Bank.
Programming currently includes the delivery of core relief items into Gaza as well as the provision of online and in-person explosive ordnance risk education sessions to conflict-affected girls, boys, women, and men, and the implementation of camp coordination and camp management activities in makeshift sites.
