WFP Warns of Humanitarian Crisis as Gaza Food Supplies Completely Depleted
The World Food Programme says over 400,000 people in Gaza face starvation as food stocks run out amid an ongoing Israeli blockade.
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The World Food Programme (WFP) has confirmed the complete depletion of food stocks in Gaza due to an ongoing Israeli blockade, which has lasted nearly eight weeks. The WFP reported delivering its last supplies to local kitchens, which are expected to run out within days—impacting over 400,000 individuals reliant on this support. Prices for remaining food items have surged by 1,400%, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis. Reports indicate that hunger and malnutrition are widespread, with warnings that thousands of families could face starvation. Meanwhile, the blockade remains in effect despite international calls for humanitarian aid to be allowed into the region.
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The depletion of WFP food stocks in Gaza is caused by an ongoing Israeli blockade that has lasted nearly eight weeks, preventing the entry of food aid into the region.
Over 400,000 people in Gaza are at risk of starvation and malnutrition due to the depletion of food stocks and the ongoing blockade.
Food prices in Gaza have surged by up to 1,400% compared to pre-ceasefire levels, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and making food unaffordable for many.
The WFP delivered its last remaining food stocks to hot meal kitchens in Gaza, but these supplies are expected to run out within days. They have also urged all parties to prioritize civilian needs and allow immediate aid access.
More than 116,000 metric tons of food assistance is positioned at aid corridors and ready to be brought into Gaza by WFP and partners, but border closures and the blockade remain in effect, preventing delivery.
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