The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that more than 250 young children in Gaza Strip had been separated from their caregivers while crossing to the north, since the ceasefire agreement took effect.’Partners working in the protection sector have distributed identity bracelets to more than 30,000 children under the age of four to help prevent family separation,’ OCHA indicated.’Meanwhile, work continues to assess the needs of Palestinians across the Strip and adapt the humanitarian response accordingly,’ OCHA added.’As of today, the UN and humanitarian partners estimate that more than 545,000 people have crossed from the south to the north of Gaza over the past week. More than 36,000 people have been observed moving from the north to the south,’ OCHA indicated.OCHA said: ‘In North Gaza governorate, protection partners say three temporary sites have been established in Beit Hanoun, Beit Lahiya and Jabalya. Each of these three sites can host 5,000 people.’For its part, the World Food Programme (WFP) said that prices have started to fall since the ceasefire took effect and as more humanitarian commodities enter Gaza, although they still remain above pre-conflict levels.Reports indicate that one-third of households have better access to food, but consumption remains significantly below levels prior to the escalation of hostilities, and the primary obstacle is lack of cash.
