The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has officially declared that it has exhausted its food supply in Gaza, a region that has been enduring an Israeli blockade for the past seven weeks. With food deliveries halted since the 2nd of March, humanitarian aid has ceased, pushing the already vulnerable population to the brink of starvation. The WFP's last remaining supplies were delivered to community kitchens that provide hot meals, which they expect will soon run empty.
**Food Aid Depleted in Gaza as UN Faces Unprecedented Blockade**
**Food Aid Depleted in Gaza as UN Faces Unprecedented Blockade**
The UN warns of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza as food aid runs out amid ongoing Israeli blockades, leaving millions at risk.
Due to the blockade, which commenced after a two-month ceasefire collapsed, food prices have surged by an astounding 1,400% since the ceasefire, raising alarming concerns about malnutrition among those most affected. The WFP pointed out that without urgent intervention to allow aid and trade to resume, its support efforts could come to an end. Despite claims by Israel that humanitarian needs are being met, the real situation on the ground reflects severe shortages in essential food items and medicine.
The toll on children has been particularly devastating, with recent screenings revealing a worrying rise in cases of acute malnutrition. Many families are resorting to desperate measures, including bartering for food and selling possessions to survive. As conditions worsen, a humanitarian manager from the Norwegian Refugee Council noted the staggering level of despair in the affected communities.
Global criticism of the blockade has intensified, with foreign governments calling it intolerable and demanding an end to the restrictions. Nevertheless, the Israeli government maintains that it is complying with international law, insisting there is no actual shortage of aid in Gaza. Nevertheless, the WFP has positioned additional supplies, totaling over 116,000 tonnes, ready for distribution as soon as the borders are reopened.
As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the international community is urged to prioritize civilian needs and facilitate immediate aid access, while the WFP continues to seek ways to support Gaza’s largest population segment amidst an unyielding blockade.
The situation calls for immediate global attention to alleviate the growing humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza.
The toll on children has been particularly devastating, with recent screenings revealing a worrying rise in cases of acute malnutrition. Many families are resorting to desperate measures, including bartering for food and selling possessions to survive. As conditions worsen, a humanitarian manager from the Norwegian Refugee Council noted the staggering level of despair in the affected communities.
Global criticism of the blockade has intensified, with foreign governments calling it intolerable and demanding an end to the restrictions. Nevertheless, the Israeli government maintains that it is complying with international law, insisting there is no actual shortage of aid in Gaza. Nevertheless, the WFP has positioned additional supplies, totaling over 116,000 tonnes, ready for distribution as soon as the borders are reopened.
As the humanitarian crisis deepens, the international community is urged to prioritize civilian needs and facilitate immediate aid access, while the WFP continues to seek ways to support Gaza’s largest population segment amidst an unyielding blockade.
The situation calls for immediate global attention to alleviate the growing humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Gaza.
