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UPDATED Oct 19, 2026 at 6:09 PM ET
Oct 18, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET
WFP cuts food aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza
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The World Food Programme says funding shortages are forcing it to reduce food aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza. The agency says more than two-thirds of Palestinians in Gaza are facing acute hunger.
WHO: The World Food Programme (WFP)
WHAT: The World Food Programme said funding shortages are forcing it to cut food aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza.
WHEN: Reported Oct 19, 2026 at 7:41 AM ET
WHERE: Gaza
WHY: Funding shortages are forcing the WFP to reduce its aid.
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