WFP chief says lifesaving food aid to Gaza at standstill
LONDON (AA) – The head of the World Food Programme (WFP) has sounded the alarm over the disruption of supply of essential communications in Gaza.
“With communications cut in Gaza, our lifesaving food assistance is at a standstill. We cannot reach staff and partners, or the people who rely on us,” Cindy McCain said on X.
“We urgently need the ability to operate and sustained access for humanitarian assistance. Every minute counts,” she added.
Gaza is reeling from relentless Israeli airstrikes since October 7 when Hamas had initiated Operation Al-Aqsa Flood – a multi-pronged surprise attack that included a barrage of rocket launches and infiltrations into Israel by land, sea and air.
At least 7,703 Palestinians, including 3,595 children, have been killed in the Israeli attacks. Gaza’s 2.3 million residents are also grappling with shortages of food, water, and medicine due to Israel’s blockade of the enclave. Only a few aid trucks have crossed into Gaza since the opening of the Rafah crossing point last weekend.
The UN General Assembly late Friday approved a resolution calling for a humanitarian truce. However, Israel’s Foreign Minister Eli Cohen called it “despicable” and rejected it. The non-binding resolution received 120 votes in favor and 14 against, while 45 members abstained.
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