# Humanitarian aid access in West Bank and Gaza > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/humanitarian-aid-access-in-west-bank-and-gaza > Updated: 2026-08-17T19:18:18.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 2. Humanitarian operations in the West Bank and Gaza Strip face significant challenges due to physical obstacles and military activity. The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that over 900 obstacles, including checkpoints and roadblocks, have restricted the delivery of food, water, and medicine in the West Bank. In the village of Qusra, three Palestinian families were trapped for approximately one week due to the establishment of a settlement outpost and the presence of Israeli forces. While initial reports indicated aid had not reached them, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric later confirmed that humanitarian workers successfully reached the families and assisted in repairing damaged water and electricity connections. Broadly, the UN warned of a severe funding gap, noting that only a small fraction of the $4 billion required for aid in the West Bank and Gaza has been collected. Critical shortages persist, including a lack of winter preparedness supplies and tents in Gaza, while ongoing military operations continue to impact civilian populations. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: United Nations reports aid reaches besieged families in West Bank The UN reports that besieged Palestinian families in Kusra have been reached, while warning of a massive $4 billion humanitarian funding gap for the West Bank and Gaza. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/united-nations-reports-aid-reaches-besieged-families-in-west-bank ### 2026-08-14: West Bank aid access restricted by over 900 physical obstacles The UN warns that over 900 checkpoints and obstacles in the West Bank are obstructing humanitarian aid, leaving families trapped in Qusra and complicating relief efforts in Gaza. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/un-warns-of-900-obstacles-hindering-aid-in-the-west-bank --- Cite as: Humanitarian aid access in West Bank and Gaza. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/humanitarian-aid-access-in-west-bank-and-gaza