WFP: Gaza Food Supplies Far Below Targets as Famine Looms
The World Food Programme (WFP) warns that food deliveries to Gaza remain dangerously inadequate, with over 2.2 million Palestinians facing severe hunger. The UN agency demands Israel open additional border crossings to prevent mass starvation.
Gaza’s Food Crisis Reaches Catastrophic Levels
Current aid supplies cover less than 20% of nutritional needs, leaving children and the elderly at acute risk. Malnutrition rates are surging, with families skipping meals and medical staff reporting severe cases of starvation.
“This is a man-made disaster,” a WFP spokesperson stated. “Without more crossings, famine is inevitable.”
Why Aid Deliveries Are Stalled
Only two crossings (Rafah and Kerem Shalom) operate under heavy restrictions:
– Israeli inspections cause multi-day delays
– Logistical chaos disrupts distribution
– Fuel shortages cripple transport
Humanitarians push for Erez Crossing’s reopening, but Israel cites security risks.
Global Pressure Intensifies
The US, EU, and UN condemn the blockade:
– Antony Blinken: “Israel must act now to avoid catastrophe.”
– UN Chief Guterres: Calls restrictions “collective punishment.”
Gaza Residents: “We’re Starving”
- Ahmed, Rafah father: “Hours in line for flour—often we get nothing.”
- Dr. Samira, pediatrician: “Babies now suffer acute malnutrition—unimaginable before.”
Urgent Solutions Proposed
- Open Erez and other crossings
- Expedite inspections
- Boost funding for emergency food
With ceasefire talks stalled, agencies warn of mass famine within weeks.
Key Takeaway
The world must intervene now to prevent Gaza’s humanitarian collapse.
— NextMinuteNews
