Gaza Facing Food Shortages: World Food Programme’s Report
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been working tirelessly to provide aid to the people of Gaza, as described by WFP’s Chief of Staff, Steven Skau, during his recent visit to the region. Skau, who personally visited shelters and humanitarian aid distribution points in Gaza, expressed his full support and commitment to the people of Gaza and the WFP personnel.
During his visit, Skau emphasized the dire situation in Gaza, stating that the current aid provided by WFP to more than 1 million people is simply not enough. He pointed out that civilians in Gaza are suffering from hunger due to a lack of food in the markets and distribution channels. Skau stressed the urgent need for a humanitarian ceasefire and the opening of more crossing points to deliver food to those in need.
The visit by Skau comes at a critical time, as tensions in the region have escalated. On October 7, Hamas’s armed wing, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, launched a comprehensive attack on Israel in response to what they viewed as continuous violations against Palestinians and sacred values, particularly at the Al-Aqsa Mosque. The conflict resulted in a devastating loss of life on both sides, with thousands of casualties and significant destruction of civilian infrastructure in Gaza.
In addition to the crisis in Gaza, there were also low-intensity clashes between the Israeli army and Lebanese Hezbollah on the border, resulting in casualties on both sides.
The WFP’s efforts to provide aid and support to the people of Gaza are crucial in the wake of these conflicts. Skau’s assessment of the situation sheds light on the urgent need for humanitarian assistance in the region, and the WFP’s continued commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
