Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut Gaza food aid

The UN World Food Programme is cutting aid in Gaza due to funding shortages, reducing the people it helps from about 1.6 million to 1.1 million, per BBC News. It urgently needs US$450 million over six months.

Timeline

1. 19 Oct, 06:00 UTCBBC News reports aid cut to Gaza
2. 19 Oct, 09:54 UTCGuardian reports half a million lose support

Top sources

• Cuts force World Food Programme to end support for half a million Palestinians in GazaThe Guardian
• Funding shortages force World Food Programme to cut aid to GazaBBC News
• Half a million Palestinians face food aid cuts in GazaFree Malaysia Today