Full-scale humanitarian response urgently needed following Gaza ceasefire deal

Press release10 October 2025

Over 100,000 people have received water through Concern’s interventions with it partner in Gaza, CESVI. They are trucking water to Deir al Balah, Gaza City and Khan Younis areas. Photo: CESVI

Concern Worldwide welcomes the ceasefire as part of the Gaza peace deal and urges all parties to the deal to seize the opportunity this presents to ensure full-scale, sustained and unhindered humanitarian access commences immediately.

“The top priority must be to ensure there is unhindered land access for the United Nations and humanitarian organisations to resume full-scale food, medicines and essential supply distribution,” Concern Worldwide CEO Dominic Crowley said.

“All barriers preventing the safe delivery of principled humanitarian aid must be removed. Humanitarian workers must be protected and assisted in their work. International humanitarian law must be respected.”

More than two years of conflict have resulted in widespread suffering, with famine confirmed by the IPC to be occurring in Gaza. Although the ceasefire will halt hostilities, civilians continue to face impossible choices when trying to secure their own survival.

Concern's response

“A major humanitarian response is urgently required if lives are to be saved,” Mr Crowley said. “Without swift, decisive and sustained action, there will be more deaths, and people will be denied the chance of recovery. Concern Worldwide is ready and willing to ramp up its response.”

Concern is currently working through its partner in Gaza, CESVI, to truck clean water for drinking and cooking to displaced communities in 10 locations in Khan Younis, Deir al Balah and Gaza City. So far, we have reached over 100,000 people, with deliveries taking place daily.

CESVI is also working to improve water and sanitation - building toilets, installing cisterns, water pumps, rehabilitating sewage systems and conducting hygiene promotion sessions.

“The ceasefire and wider implementation of all stages of the proposed peace agreement must be realised. As of today, access for the delivery of vital food and medical assistance must be provided,” Mr Crowley added.

For media queries contact Eamon Timmins, Media Relations Manager, Concern Worldwide, at 087 9880524 or eamon.timmins@concern.net