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Gaza: Funding cuts leave half a million without food assistance

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Briefings

The World Food Programme (WFP) reduced assistance to approximately 500,000 hungry families in Gaza by one-third due to funding shortages, a decision expected to impact families as winter approaches. This reduction was announced by the UN agency on Monday, marking a significant shift in support for the region facing severe food insecurity.

Key points

• The World Food Programme (WFP) reduced assistance to approximately 500,000 hungry families in Gaza by one-third due to funding shortages.
• The reduction was announced by the UN agency on Monday, with impacts expected to affect families as winter approaches.

Context

Funding shortages forced the WFP to slash assistance to hungry families in the Gaza Strip by roughly one-third, a move that will affect some 500,000 people as winter approaches.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single announcement from the UN agency on Monday regarding a one-third reduction in assistance. Specific dates for the winter season are not provided, and the exact timeline for the impact on the 500,000 people is not detailed.

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