Classrooms have had to close in Yarmouk camp because of contagious illnesses. Read more about Diseases rise among besieged Palestinians in Syria 

The UN agency for Palestine refugees says it is trying to focus on the most needy. Read more about Gaza refugees learn of food aid cuts by text messages 

Medical support for kidney patients severely affected by budget shortfall. Read more about Palestinians in Lebanon vow to continue protests against UN aid cuts 

Although the number of refugees in Gaza continues to rise, funding for the UN agency caring for them has stagnated. Read more about Cuts threaten UN food aid in Gaza 

Groups trying to help Palestinians should not ask the occupier for permits. Read more about Stop playing by Israel's rules, aid workers urged 

Palestinian refugees fleeing the violence in Syria to Lebanon are not able to access the same relief as Syrian nationals. Read more about Palestinians fleeing Syria denied help in Lebanon 

Despite movement and access restrictions on humanitarian staff and supplies, and obstacles to the transfer of funds into Gaza, the number of Islamic organizations working with the vulnerable in Gaza is actually increasing. Read more about Islamic aid to Gaza grows, despite restrictions