GENEVA

The Global Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) Cluster on Tuesday condemned in the "strongest terms" the escalating attacks on displacement sites in Gaza, warning that civilian protection is collapsing amid intensified Israeli military operations.

Between May 15 and 25, nearly 180,000 people were newly displaced, following deadly strikes on shelters including tents in al-Mawasi and a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City, the humanitarian coordination unit said in a statement.

"These sites serve to protect displaced civilians, in line with the enduring obligation under international humanitarian law to ensure the safety and dignity of civilian populations in all circumstances," the Cluster said.

Since the collapse of the ceasefire on March 18, nearly 616,000 people have been displaced—many multiple times. Humanitarian partners estimate 80% of Gaza is now under displacement orders or marked as "no-go."

The CCCM Cluster also voiced concern over new alternative aid delivery plans that bypass established coordination, warning they could "undermine humanitarian principles" and increase civilian risk by promoting displacement without adequate support.

Rejecting international calls for a ceasefire, the Israeli army has pursued a brutal offensive against Gaza since October 2023, killing nearly 54,000 Palestinians, most of them women and children.

The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached unprecedented levels, with most of the population suffering from high levels of food insecurity.

Only a small amount of aid has been allowed to cross into the enclave after over a two-month blockade imposed in early March.