Gaza: More than a million receive food aid since the start of the ceasefire
2025-02-05 12:00 PM
GAZA CITY, Palestine – More than one million people in the Gaza Strip have received food aid since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas went into effect on May 21, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said on Friday.
The WFP said that it had distributed food parcels to more than 1.1 million people in Gaza, including families who had lost their homes or livelihoods during the 11-day conflict.
The food parcels include a variety of essential food items, such as flour, rice, lentils, canned fish, and vegetable oil. The WFP said that the food aid is essential for helping people in Gaza to meet their basic needs and avoid hunger.
“The ceasefire has brought a much-needed respite to the people of Gaza, but the humanitarian crisis is far from over,” said WFP Executive Director David Beasley. “We need to continue to provide food assistance to the most vulnerable people in Gaza, and we also need to work on long-term solutions to the underlying causes of food insecurity in the Strip.”
The WFP said that it is working closely with its partners in Gaza to ensure that the food aid is reaching those who need it most. The WFP is also working to strengthen the food security system in Gaza, so that people can better meet their own food needs in the future.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been largely holding since it went into effect on May 21. However, there have been some sporadic incidents of violence, and the situation in Gaza remains tense.
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is the result of a long-standing Israeli blockade of the Strip, which has severely restricted the movement of people and goods. The blockade has also led to a sharp decline in the Gaza economy, and has made it difficult for people to meet their basic needs.
The WFP said that it is committed to continuing to provide food assistance to the people of Gaza, and to working on long-term solutions to the humanitarian crisis in the Strip.
Gaza: More than a million receive food aid since the start of the ceasefire
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