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World Food Programme cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza, citing funding shortages
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- The U.N. World Food Programme (WFP) is cutting aid in Gaza due to funding shortages, reducing monthly food support from 1.6 million to 1.1 million people, leaving about 500,000 without assistance.
- Food rations have been halved, cash aid cut for 75,000 families, and daily hot meals for those unable to cook have dropped from 250,000 to 150,000, with some receiving meals only every other day.
- Approximately two-thirds of Gaza’s population, or 1.4 million people, face severe food insecurity, including 200,000 in emergency conditions.
- Despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire last year aimed at reconstruction and conflict resolution, little progress has been made, and living conditions remain harsh with inadequate shelter and basic services.
- The WFP urgently needs $450 million over six months to sustain operations in Gaza and the West Bank, calling on the international community to increase support and focus on recovery efforts.
