UN Agency Increases Food Deliveries to Gaza, Warns Needs Still Unmet

UN Agency Increases Food Deliveries to Gaza, Warns Needs Still Unmet

Analysis:

1. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has increased food deliveries to Gaza following the Israel–Hamas ceasefire, averaging 560 tonnes per day.
2. Despite this scale-up, WFP stated that deliveries remain insufficient to meet the population’s needs.
3. WFP spokesperson Abeer Etefa noted that the ceasefire provided only a “narrow window of opportunity” for humanitarian operations.
4. Distribution in Gaza City has not yet begun due to the closure of the Zikim and Erez border crossings in northern Gaza.
5. These restrictions have hindered aid access to regions facing the most severe food insecurity.
6. The situation highlights the ongoing humanitarian crisis, dependence on aid, and the importance of sustained access for relief operations.

Static Part:

1. World Food Programme (WFP):
   • Established: 1961
   • Headquarters: Rome, Italy
   • Mandate: To combat hunger, ensure food security, and provide emergency relief during crises.
   • Nobel Peace Prize: Awarded in 2020 for combating hunger and promoting peace in conflict-affected areas.
2. Gaza Strip:
   • A Palestinian territory bordered by Israel, Egypt, and the Mediterranean Sea.
   • Population: Over 2 million people.
   • Faces chronic humanitarian challenges due to conflict and restricted access.
     
     Updated - October 17, 2025 8:01 PM  | News On Air