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Middle East and North Africa
With drainage, shelter and healthcare repairs needed at the same time, access to alternative care sites matters.
un · 2026-11-09
Flooding in Gaza damages shelters and interrupts some medical services
The UN aid coordination office reported disruption across all five Gaza governorates after weekend rains. Damage to health facilities forced some medical teams to suspend services.
Palestinian banks face cash accumulation and digital liquidity shortages
The World Bank’s fall 2026 overview reports excess physical shekels at Palestinian banks alongside a shortage of digital balances used for cross-border payments. Banks use currency swaps to bridge the gap, tying up an estimated US$3.5 billion in dollar liquidity.
Maersk reports a shift to Suez and adjustments to West African services
On 9 November Maersk reported that its India–Europe ME1 service was shifting to Suez and that Hormuz cargo remained subject to separate operating updates.