Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs
Country: occupied Palestinian territory
Highlights
The five-day temporary ceasefire which expired at midnight last night has been extended for another 24-hour period. However, at approximately 15:30 today, rockets fired from Gaza landed in southern Israel and, in response, the Israeli military has struck targets in Gaza.
Due to the continuing uncertainty, the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) remains high, with 238,000 seeking refuge in 81 UNRWA schools designated as emergency shelters.
Alternative housing will be needed for the approximately 100,000 people whose homes have been destroyed or severely damaged.
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) estimates that the fishing sector lost almost ten per cent of its annual catch due to recent hostilities.