The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a warning about the dire situation in Gaza, emphasizing the urgent need for food and humanitarian aid as winter approaches. According to a report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, over 90% of Gaza's population is expected to face severe food insecurity by November, with the risk of famine looming if conditions do not improve.
The WFP has called for the opening of more border crossing points into Gaza to ease the movement of humanitarian aid, citing significant restrictions that are currently in place. In October, only 20% of the basic food assistance required for the 1.1 million people relying on WFP support was delivered, amounting to just 5,000 metric tons of food.
