WFP warns Gaza humanitarian crisis may lead to famine without urgent aid access

news.yahoo.com October 29, 2024, 05:01 PM UTC

The U.N. World Food Programme warned on Tuesday that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza could lead to famine. Severe restrictions on aid and ongoing Israeli military operations are worsening the situation and limiting access for humanitarian assistance.

WFP reported having 94,000 tonnes of food ready in Egypt and Jordan, enough to feed 1 million people for four months. However, aid cannot be delivered due to limited and unsafe entry points into Gaza.

Only 5,000 tonnes of aid have entered Gaza this month. WFP highlighted the need to address delays and approvals for trucks to improve aid flow.


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