WFP Cuts Aid in Gaza and West Bank as Funding Gaps Widen

World Food Programme scales back aid in Gaza and the West Bank as funding gaps widen. In Gaza, the agency will pivot to highly targeted assistance, focusing on those with the most severe needs. From October, the reach will shrink by 30 percent, leaving many without support. In the West Bank, where food insecurity has doubled since 2023, WFP will cut the number of beneficiaries in half—from 400,000 to 200,000—starting in September. The decision follows critical funding constraints that threaten the gains made against hunger. Markets in Gaza remain active, but without improved recovery prospects, the food‑security situation risks sliding backward. Sustained access and predictable funding are now essential to preserve hard‑won progress.