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WFP: One-third of Gaza’s population has gone days without food

The World Food Programme (WFP) has reported that one-third of Gaza's population has gone several consecutive days without food due to Israel’s ongoing blockade of the Palestinian territory.

Agencies and A News WORLD
Published July 22,2025
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Ross Smith, WFP's Director of Emergency Preparedness and Response, stated, "The hunger crisis in Gaza has reached a new and shocking level of desperation. One-third of the population is going without food for several days in a row."

According to WFP estimates, one-quarter of Gaza's population is facing famine-like conditions, with around 100,000 women and children suffering from acute malnutrition.