World Food Program cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza, cites funding shortages

Japan Today19 October 2026, 21:40 UTCPalestine

The UN World Food Program has said funding shortages are forcing major cuts to its aid program in Gaza, ‌leaving about 500,000 people without monthly food support in…

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