SYRIA, Dec 19 – The humanitarian situation in northern Syria is worsening, with families struggling to meet basic needs due to rising prices and shortages of essential goods.

Displacement remains a critical issue, with over 880,000 people newly displaced since November, and more than 225,000 internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning to their homes.

However, the infrastructure in many of these areas is either heavily damaged or non-existent, particularly in areas like Yarmouk Camp, which has been entirely destroyed.

The severe funding shortage across the country has left 140 health facilities in Idleb and northern Aleppo under-resourced, with many non-functional or lacking essential services like blood banks and dialysis centers.

Islamic Relief has been actively assessing the situation on the ground. The team has reported that while some services, such as water infrastructure, are beginning to return, critical shortages of fuel, bread, and electricity persist.

While border crossings are operational, the high levels of insecurity and the risk of further military escalation are creating additional barriers to providing assistance.

The ongoing crisis demands urgent and sustained international support to protect vulnerable civilians and restore basic services in affected areas.

Islamic Relief’s team in Syria continues to monitor the situation closely and distribute emergency aid such as flour, bread, blankets and heating materials to affected people in Aleppo and Hama.