Al Jazeera · 2026-10-19
• What happened: Gaza faces worsening hunger as WFP announces food aid cuts Gaza faces worsening hunger as WFP announces food aid cuts The World Food Programme has announced that funding shortages will force it to suspend food assistance for half a million Palestinians in Gaza and reduce rations for others. Gaza’s Government Media Offi... • Why it matters: This update may be relevant for Cyprus residents, visitors, businesses or policymakers. • What to watch next: Follow CyprusDailyLife for updates.
Gaza faces worsening hunger as WFP announces food aid cuts
The World Food Programme has announced that funding shortages will force it to suspend food assistance for half a million Palestinians in Gaza and reduce rations for others. Gaza’s Government Media Office has warned of “catastrophic consequences” and called for the reopening of border crossings to allow the delivery of urgent aid.
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