In September, UN and INGO aid throughput declined by 44% compared to the monthly average of the second quarter of 2026. A total of 2,044 trucks were manifested to cross when the Kerem Shalom/Karem Abu Salem crossing was operational. Of these, 1,460 trucks, representing 72% of the manifested aid, successfully crossed.

The substantial reduction in aid throughput indicates a significant disruption to humanitarian assistance delivery, potentially exacerbating needs for affected populations. The high percentage of manifested aid that did not cross suggests ongoing logistical challenges beyond simple holiday closures.

Monitor the trend in aid throughput in October to determine if the September decline was a temporary, holiday-related anomaly or indicative of a more persistent issue. Observe any changes in the efficiency of aid crossing points and the proportion of manifested aid that successfully reaches its destination.

The reports do not specify the types of aid affected by the throughput reduction or the specific humanitarian consequences for the population.