WFP cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza amid funding shortages
The UN agency says funding shortages threaten to reverse 'modest and fragile' progress on food security.
According to Al Jazeera English, the UN agency says funding shortages threaten to reverse 'modest and fragile' progress on food security.
The story is also being covered by DW. DW adds: Amid funding shortages, the World Food Program has said it is being forced to reduce necessary aid.
This world story centres on the Palestinian Territories. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Palestinians, Gaza and WFP.
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- Palestinian Territories · Middle East
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- Palestinians, Gaza, WFP, UN
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- Al Jazeera EnglishWFP cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza amid funding shortages
- DWUN food program cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza
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