Mr. Martin Griffiths, Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordination

Briefing to the Security Council on the Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian Question

31 January 2024

As prepared for delivery

Mr. President,

Thank you for this opportunity to update the Council today.

Each day that passes only deepens the misery and suffering of people in Gaza.

Day 116

OVERVIEW

The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 31 January 2024, including casualties, particularly among women and children.

Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.

This snapshot highlights reported figures on the impact of hostilities on people in Gaza, where a major humanitarian crisis has unfolded.

Key points

• Intense Israeli bombardment from air, land, and sea continue to be reported across much of the Gaza Strip on 1 February, resulting in further civilian casualties, displacement, and destruction. Ground operations and fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups also continue to be reported across much of Gaza.
• Between the afternoons of 31 January and 1 February, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 118 Palestinians were killed, and 190 Palestinians were injured.

Day 117

OVERVIEW

The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 1 February 2024, including casualties, particularly among women and children.

Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.

This snapshot highlights reported figures on the impact of hostilities on people in Gaza, where a major humanitarian crisis has unfolded.

Day 118

OVERVIEW

The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 2 February 2024, including casualties, particularly among women and children.

Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.

This snapshot highlights reported figures on the impact of hostilities on people in Gaza, where a major humanitarian crisis has unfolded.

Key points

• Intense Israeli bombardment from air, land, and sea continue to be reported across much of the Gaza Strip on 2 February, resulting in further civilian casualties, displacement, and destruction of civilian infrastructure. Ground operations and fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups also continue to be reported across much of Gaza. 
• Between the afternoons of 1 and 2 February, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 112 Palestinians were killed, and 148 Palestinians were injured.

Day 120

OVERVIEW

The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 4 February 2024, including casualties, particularly among women and children.

Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.

This snapshot highlights reported figures on the impact of hostilities on people in Gaza, where a major humanitarian crisis has unfolded.

Key points

• Intense Israeli bombardment from air, land, and sea continue to be reported across much of the Gaza Strip between 3 and 4 February, resulting in further civilian casualties, displacement, and destruction of civilian infrastructure.

Day 121

OVERVIEW

The snapshot provides a comprehensive overview of the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza as of 5 February 2024, including casualties, particularly among women and children.

Significant damage has been inflicted upon critical infrastructure and essential services, affecting people's ability to maintain their dignity and basic living standards.

This snapshot highlights reported figures on the impact of hostilities on people in Gaza, where a major humanitarian crisis has unfolded.

Key points

• Intense Israeli bombardment from air, land, and sea continues to be reported across much of the Gaza Strip, resulting in further civilian casualties, displacement, and destruction of civilian infrastructure. Ground operations and fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian armed groups also continue to be reported across much of Gaza. 
• Between the afternoons of 4 and 5 February, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH) in Gaza, 113 Palestinians were killed, and 205 Palestinians were injured.