The ongoing conflict in Gaza, including airstrikes and forced displacement orders, is severely affecting civilians and destroying infrastructure. Critical shortages of medical supplies, food, and clean water are worsening daily, while restrictions on aid deliveries are preventing essential items from reaching those in need.

Each year, the IRC lists the countries at greatest risk of worsening humanitarian crisis over the coming year.

The report draws on the successes of the Ahlan Simsim initiative - the largest Early Childhood Development intervention in the history of humanitarian response - reaching millions of children and caregivers across the Middle East with the support they need to learn, grow and thrive.