World Food Programme says ending aid for half million in Gaza due to funding shortfall

Middle East Eye20 October 2026, 06:49 UTCPalestine

World Food Programme says ending aid for half million in Gaza due to funding shortfall The World Food Programme says a lack of funding will force it to reduce food assistance for Palestinians in Gaza, including by cutting rations. "Now is not the time in the history of Palestine and Gaza to turn away from what is happening in Gaza," says WFP Country Director for Palestine Shaun Hughes. The World Food Programme says a lack of funding will force it to reduce food assistance for Palestinians in Gaza, including by cutting rations. https://t.co/QmTvlBJEC

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