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UN Food Aid Suspended in Gaza Strip Due to Security Concerns

Menkiti Onyebuchi Bernie by Menkiti Onyebuchi Bernie
February 20, 2024
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The UN's World Food Programme delivery trucks are pictured as they make their way to alleviate food insecurity. Credit: New Food Magazine

The UN's World Food Programme delivery trucks are pictured as they make their way to alleviate food insecurity. Credit: New Food Magazine

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The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has made the difficult decision to halt food deliveries to the northern Gaza Strip due to worsening security conditions, putting vulnerable populations at risk. The organization vows to resume aid as soon as the situation becomes safer.

“This was a painful choice,” acknowledged the WFP in a statement, “as it means further hardship and potential hunger deaths for many.” They’ve called for improved security and safety guarantees for humanitarian workers to resume their vital operations.

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Several factors contributed to the suspension. An UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) truck delivering aid was targeted, raising concerns about the safety of humanitarian convoys. Additionally, the absence of a functional humanitarian alert system hinders timely response to security threats and potential incidents. WFP staff reported instances of looting food and flour trucks, highlighting the breakdown of law and order in the region.

Meanwhile, the impact of this suspension is particularly severe for children.

A recent report by UNICEF and WFP reveals that 15.6% of children under two in the northern Gaza Strip suffer from acute malnutrition, highlighting a critical need for immediate intervention. Additionally, the report emphasizes that the entire population of 2.2 million Palestinians in Gaza relies on humanitarian aid to meet their basic needs.

The WFP’s decision underscores the urgency of addressing the complex humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

While resuming safe aid deliveries remains a priority, addressing the underlying causes of violence and instability is crucial for long-term solutions. Ensuring transparency and accountability in aid distribution is also vital to guarantee it reaches those most in need.

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