WFP cuts Gaza aid affecting 500k Palestinians
The World Food Programme announced a reduction in its food aid in Gaza due to funding shortages, which will deprive around half a million Palestinians of their monthly food support. This comes amid rising levels of food insecurity affecting two-thirds of the population, including 200,000 people living in emergency conditions. The cuts have involved reducing food rations, cash assistance, and the number of hot meals provided. Specifically, cash aid has been decreased by 40% to 75,000 households, and meal distribution has dropped from 250,000 to 150,000 meals daily, worsening the suffering of residents as winter approaches and living conditions deteriorate. The program warns of serious consequences, including increased hunger and social unrest, and emphasizes its urgent need for $450 million to continue providing aid over the next six months. It calls on the international community to increase financial support and address the escalating food crisis in the region.
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