From Al Jazeera · Maram Humaid · · 50s
Gaza faces famine as aid cuts and blockade collide
The World Food Programme is cutting food assistance to Gaza as Israel closes border crossings, pushing families toward hunger.
In brief
The World Food Programme is cutting food assistance to Gaza as Israel closes border crossings, pushing families toward hunger. Gaza faces severe food shortages after the World Food Programme cut assistance and Israel closed border crossings, leaving displaced families dependent on dwindling supplies. Originally…
WFP cuts food assistance to Gaza
Manal Abu Rabie, a displaced mother of six from Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, learned the World Food Programme was cutting food assistance to the enclave.
Israel closes border crossings
Gaza suffered severe shortages of eggs, flour and onions after Israel closed border crossings into the enclave on Wednesday, causing food prices to skyrocket.
Families bulk buy in fear
Families who can afford to do so have been bulk buying food and essentials in anticipation of a prolonged blockade, while displaced families depend on aid to survive.
In short
Gaza faces severe food shortages after the World Food Programme cut assistance and Israel closed border crossings, leaving displaced families dependent on dwindling supplies.
