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World Food Programme cuts aid for half a million in Gaza
UN food aid for 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza ends due to funding shortfall.
In brief
UN food aid for 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza ends due to funding shortfall. The UN World Food Programme will stop monthly food assistance for 500,000 people in Gaza because of a funding gap. Originally reported by France24.
Funding Shortfall
The UN World Food Programme warned funding shortages will leave 500,000 people in Gaza without critical food aid.
“As of this month, we're now cutting half a million people from the number of people that we're assisting”
Aid Reductions
The WFP reduced monthly assistance from 1.6 million to 1.1 million people in Gaza.
Food Security Impact
Two-thirds of Gaza's population remains acutely food insecure despite aid cuts.
At a glance
The UN World Food Programme will stop monthly food assistance for 500,000 people in Gaza because of a funding gap.
