LONDON — The World Food Program (WFP) issued a stark warning on Thursday, stating that the threat of famine continues to loom over Gaza, where tragedy and suffering persist. As winter approaches, the UN agency highlighted the daily struggle for survival in the Palestinian enclave.
"Hunger remains rampant, and the threat of famine persists," the WFP shared on X, expressing alarm over growing difficulties in delivering vital supplies.
The agency called for an end to these obstacles, noting that they were exacerbating the humanitarian crisis.
Earlier this week, the WFP cautioned that one million people in Gaza risk losing essential support unless aid flows resume soon.
According to the agency, the supply of aid to the Gaza Strip has reached its lowest point in months, leading to the suspension of food parcel distribution in October.
The WFP further noted that approximately 100,000 tons of food are stationed at various corridors, including Jordan, Ashdod, and Egypt—enough to sustain over a million people for five months.
However, the closure of crossing points, security concerns, and disruptions along key routes have severely hampered the delivery of aid.
"With winter approaching, and after enduring a year of conflict, Gazans are left without sufficient shelter, fuel, or aid," the WFP stated.
The agency also expressed "deep concern" over the worsening situation in the occupied West Bank, where ongoing military operations, movement restrictions, and increasing settler violence are driving up hunger levels.
Despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for a cease-fire, Israel continues its military offensive on Gaza, which began after a cross-border attack by Hamas on October 7 last year. Local health authorities report that more than 42,000 people, predominantly women and children, have been killed, with over 97,700 injured.
The relentless Israeli bombardment has displaced nearly the entire population of Gaza, exacerbating shortages of food, clean water, and medical supplies amid the ongoing blockade. — Agencies
