The specter of severe famine again hovers over Gaza
The World Food Programme has cut aid to Gaza from 1.6 million to 1.1 million people, amid a more than 50% drop in the number of supply trucks entering in October compared to September. The article tells the stories of three displaced women struggling with hunger and a lack of basic food.
The article describes the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza following the World Food Programme (WFP) aid cut, which reduced the number of beneficiaries from 1.6 million to 1.1 million. It features the stories of three displaced women: Rida Aliwa, who cares for 36 orphaned grandchildren and struggles to feed them; Iman Kharez, who suffers from a wheat allergy and must choose between hunger and an allergic reaction; and Rima al-Dreimli, a kidney failure patient who fears her body cannot withstand further hunger. The article notes that the number of supply trucks entering Gaza in October dropped by more than 50% compared to September, and that shortages of fuel and essential equipment threaten healthcare services. The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories stated that claims of shortages are disconnected from reality, but the Gaza Government Media Office reported a large gap between the number of trucks agreed upon for entry and those that actually entered.