The global food program, one of the main suppliers of food in in, announced today that “all its stocks were exhausted” in the Palestinian enclave. It is recalled that it has blocked the entrance of any humanitarian aid since early March.
“Today, the World Food Program (WFP) handed over the latest food stocks it had in kitchens serving hot food in the Gaza Strip. These kitchens are expected to run out of food over the next few days, “he said
“Humanities or commercial supplies have not been entered in Gaza for more than seven weeks, as all the main border crosses remain closed. This is the deterioration of already fragile markets and food systems, “the UN organization said in a statement to reporters.
In a war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip since October 2023, Israel has been blocking the entry of humanitarian aid into Palestinian territory since March 2, accusing the Islamist Palestinian movement of abusing this help, something that Hamas is denied.
Gaza problems
After, the UN warns of a state of humanitarian disaster for the 2.4 million Gaza Strip.
“For weeks, hot meals kitchens were the only stable source of food aid for the gaza population. Although they cover only half of the population and only 25% of daily food needs, they have provided substantial vital support, “the WFP said.
According to the UN service, the 25 bakeries he supported in Gaza were forced to close on March 31 due to lack of wheat and cooking oil.
According to WFP, more than 116,000 tonnes of food aid – ” -” – are stored near humanitarian corridors, waiting to enter the country.
