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Humanitarian Indicators Comparison
Comparison of expected vs actual status of key ceasefire benchmarks
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Humanitarian Scorecard: Six Months In, Gaza Ceasefire
Report Introduction This scorecard evaluates the performance of the ceasefire agreement outlined in the Trump administration’s 20-point Gaza plan, as endorsed by UN Security Council Resolution 2803. It assesses progress against the plan’s stated objectives related to civilian protection, humanitarian access, reconstruction and economic development, and freedom of movement. The ceasefire agreement was presented not simply as a mechanism to pause the fighting, but as the foundation for a fundamentally improved reality in Gaza—one that would deliver stability, humanitarian relief, and the beginnings of recovery. It received the full weight of Security Council endorsement, and the backing of a broader group of UN Member States—all of whom committed to improving the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza. The agreement itself was the result of intensive diplomacy and generated hope among policymakers and affected communities alike that it could mark a turning point. Six months on, that hopeful promise remains largely unfulfilled. While the agreement secured the release of Israeli hostages and some Palestinian detainees and reduced the intensity of hostilities, attacks have continued and the broader framework has failed to address Gaza’s overlapping displacement and humanitarian crises in a meaningful and sustained fashion. Key provisions intended to underpin a ceasefire—including consistent aid delivery, restoration of basic services, civilian protection, and a clear pathway toward governance and security arrangements—have been only partially implemented or have failed to materialize altogether. In the few areas in which progress has been made against the agreement’s humanitarian benchmarks, it has generally required sustained diplomatic pressure at the highest levels, particularly from the United States. That pressure, however, has not been applied consistently or at the scale needed to secure full implementation. For civilians in Gaza, the consequences have been stark. While restrictions on commercial access have been partially relaxed, humanitarian access remains severely constrained, and markets remain volatile. Much of what enters through commercial channels is neither sufficient nor appropriate to meet large-scale humanitarian needs. As a result, most of the population is unable to access affordable, nutritious food and remains without sufficient water, sanitation, shelter, or healthcare. At least 1.7 million people remain in displacement sites, with m...
Gaza: Ceasefire in name only, as recovery remains out of reach
“Six months into the ceasefire, civilians in Gaza remain trapped amid attacks on civilians, restricted aid, and an uncertain political process that is now shaping whether recovery will begin or collapse. While the ceasefire has formally held, Israeli strikes have continued to kill and injure civilians, destroy homes, and erode any sense of safety. “Humanitarian access remains severely constrained. Aid deliveries continue to fall far below agreed levels, with far too few trucks entering to meet basic needs. At the same time, the entry of goods and the restoration of infrastructure are not treated as operational questions, but increasingly tied to political negotiations over Gaza’s future. “Ongoing talks led by the Board of Peace have introduced new conditions that link reconstruction, the lifting of restrictions, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces to the disarmament of Hamas. Failure of these negotiations could trigger renewed large-scale hostilities. Civilians are already paying the price of this uncertainty. “Our teams continue to operate under extreme conditions, reaching close to one million people with shelter, legal assistance, water, and other essential services. Yet the situation on the ground is deteriorating. Families remain in makeshift shelters, exposed to hazards, with limited access to basic goods and rising prices driven by restricted supply. “A ceasefire must be more than a reduction in violence. It must ensure sustained humanitarian access, enable immediate reconstruction, and protect humanitarian actors from administrative or legal barriers that undermine our work. Civilian recovery cannot remain conditional on political or military outcomes. “The people of Gaza and Israel need more than a fragile pause. They need a credible path to safety, dignity, and recovery.” Notes to editors: Photos from Gaza can be downloaded for free use here. Despite the ceasefire, which went into effect on 10 October 2025, Israeli strikes have continued in Gaza, with 713 people reported killed and 1,940 injured (OCHA). Israeli forces have continued to raze areas inside the so-called yellow line, while attacks have also occurred in areas from which forces had withdrawn (OHCHR). Over the past six months, the Norwegian Refugee Council has supported 920,276 people in Gaza through water and sanitation, shelter, legal, protection, education, food and cash services. For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact: NRC global media hotline: media@nrc...
Gaza six months on: "In reality, there is no such thing as a ceasefire ...
The so-called ceasefire in Gaza was never a real ceasefire. For the last six months, Palestinians in Gaza have continued to wake up almost every day to bombing and attacks by the Israeli army, while continuing to be deprived of sufficient food, adequate shelter, medicines - as well as access to essential services like healthcare and education.
Gaza marks 6 months of a ceasefire that may offer lessons for the Iran...
The U.S. 20-point ceasefire plan for Gaza is largely failing on the humanitarian front, five international aid groups said in a scorecard released Thursday. They said conditions have deteriorated further in Gaza since the Iran war began.
