https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/funding-shortages-force-world-food-programme-to-cut-aid-to-gazaContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/funding-shortages-force-world-food-programme-to-cut-aid-to-gazahttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/funding-shortages-force-world-food-programme-to-cut-aid-to-gaza#u156820Tue, 27 Oct 2026 03:00:45 +0000The World Food Programme has been forced to cut food assistance to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza due to severe funding shortages, reducing its monthly assistance from 1.6 million to 1.1 million recipients. This move has sparked fears of a worsening humanitarian crisis and potential famine in the territory. The cuts come as food insecurity in Gaza is spiraling toward a catastrophic threshold.Why it mattersGaza has been facing significant humanitarian challenges, including food shortages and restricted aid access. The territory has reported 74,544 deaths and 175,692 injuries since October 2023. T