War and displacement continue to define life for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank as 2026 begins. Despite a fragile ceasefire, Israeli strikes and restrictions have left most of Gaza's population homeless, with shelters battered by winter storms and critical supplies blocked. Aid organizations warn that new limits on humanitarian operations could have fatal consequences for civilians, as food insecurity and malnutrition reach catastrophic levels.

In the West Bank, violence and displacement have reached record highs, with ongoing military raids, settler attacks, and demolitions uprooting tens of thousands. International agencies are prioritizing emergency assistance, but political turmoil and hardline policies in Israel, unresolved questions over Palestinian leadership, and global attention shifting elsewhere have left prospects for peace and recovery uncertain.

As the new year unfolds, Palestinians face deepening hardship and insecurity, with many feeling abandoned by the international community and uncertain about what the future holds.