Why it matters:
Millions of people in Gaza have endured months of siege, displacement, and hunger. Without swift humanitarian access, the crisis will worsen, risking more lives and destabilizing the region further.
The big picture:
Since the ceasefire between the Israeli regime and Hamas, aid deliveries have increased but remain insufficient to meet urgent food needs. Efforts to restore bakeries and expand food distribution are underway, but challenges persist, especially in areas experiencing a population return.
What she's saying:
At a press conference in Geneva, World Food Program (WFP) spokesperson Abeer Etefa stressed that reducing hunger takes some time, but we have started to move and are moving quickly. Increasing food supplies and food products is our top priority at this stage. Bakeries and nutrition products are very important, and we are trying to get them up and running as soon as possible.
Etefa also reported that since the ceasefire, the World Food Programme (WFP) has delivered approximately 2,800 tons of food aid into Gaza through Kerem Shalom and other crossings, with around 230 trucks entering between Saturday and Wednesday.On Thursday, 57 additional trucks of flour and food products arrived at WFP warehouses inside Gaza, ready for distribution. The program is currently working to launch nine bakeries with plans to expand to 30.
The smell of fresh bread in Gaza is more than food — it is a sign that life is beginning to come back, she added.
Key points:
- The WFP has increased food aid deliveries but stresses the need for all crossings to be fully reopened immediately.
- Efforts to restore nine bakeries are underway, aiming to reach 30 to help meet nutritional needs.
- Food distribution has started in Gaza City, especially critical in northern areas, seeing a gradual return of residents.
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