Israeli military strikes add to civilian suffering in Gaza, West Bank and Lebanon
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- Israeli military strikes across Gaza, the West Bank and Lebanon intensify civilian hardship, as reported in the UN’s latest humanitarian update.
- UN reports that over 85 % of Gaza’s population is displaced and residential areas remain under attack, exposing people to health and environmental risks.
- Palestinian militia forced hundreds of families out of eastern Deir al Balah, while individuals claiming to be Israeli forces phoned residents to leave within hours.
- UN introduced pesticides to Gaza and plans a pest‑control campaign next week, targeting waste‑laden neighborhoods, food storage sites and public markets to curb insect‑borne hazards.
- UN‑led logistics cluster data show only 50 % of aid trucks from Egypt were able to off‑load at Israeli‑controlled crossings in the first 11 days of May, hampering relief efforts.
Why it matters: Palestinians lose shelter and health security as 85 % of Gaza’s population is displaced, while aid agencies see only half of Egyptian trucks reach the Strip, slowing recovery and increasing disease risk.
