Cuts force World Food Programme to end support for half a million Palestinians in Gaza
Also reported by France24
Summary
The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) has cut food aid for over half a million people in Gaza due to funding shortages. Around 1.1 million Palestinians will receive aid monthly from October, down from 1.6 million, increasing the risk of hunger and malnutrition in the area.Key Facts
- The WFP previously helped feed about 1.6 million people in Gaza, around three-quarters of the population.
- Funding for food aid has dropped by more than half compared to 2025 levels.
- Cuts mean fewer food ration boxes, less cash to buy food, and fewer hot meals at community kitchens.
- Two-thirds of Gaza’s population face severe food insecurity, with 200,000 people at emergency levels needing immediate help.
- One in eight children in Gaza is chronically malnourished or has stunted growth.
- About 80% of Gaza’s population is unemployed, making it hard for families to support themselves.
- Gaza’s farmland and fishing areas have been restricted or damaged, reducing local food production.
- The WFP says large-scale reconstruction and economic recovery are necessary to reduce dependence on aid.
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