UN World Food Programme Halves Aid in the West Bank
Facing funding shortages, the United Nations World Food Programme has reduced aid in the West Bank while warning of additional cuts for Gaza.
The United Nations World Food Programme announced that, due to a deepening funding deficit, it has halved food aid in the occupied West Bank as of this month and stated that further cuts in Gaza will be inevitable if new resources are not secured.
Decreased Aid in the West Bank
The United Nations World Food Programme announced that, due to severe financial difficulties, it has reduced food aid in the West Bank from 400,000 people to 200,000 people.
Cut Warnings for Gaza
Having reduced the amount of cash assistance by 40 percent for 375,000 people in Gaza in July, the agency reported that new restrictions will be implemented if sufficient donations cannot be found.
Financial Resources and Budget Need
The agency reported that it urgently needs an additional 386 million dollars to reach approximately 2 million food-insecure people in the West Bank and Gaza over the next six months.
Humanitarian and Economic Outlook in the Region
According to the latest report published, 900,000 people face food insecurity in the West Bank, while escalating violence and economic collapse have led to major drops in household incomes.