One year following the Gaza ceasefire announced in October 2025, medical facilities still struggle with insufficient medicines, fuel, and vital supplies. Globally, an escalation in the Middle East is projected to increase food insecurity for an additional 11.7 million women and girls by the end of 2026, partly due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz driving up food prices. The United Nations has allocated $160 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund to address life-saving needs in 12 underfunded humanitarian crises.

The ongoing lack of critical resources for hospitals in Gaza poses a significant threat to healthcare provision. The broader regional escalation exacerbates food insecurity, particularly for women and girls, by impacting livelihoods and household resources.

The population in Gaza continues to be affected by the destruction of homes and neighborhoods, with essential services like healthcare remaining severely constrained. The regional crisis is expected to push millions more women and girls into food insecurity.

The specific impact of the regional escalation on food security within the occupied Palestinian territory is not detailed in the provided reports.