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A long-awaited ceasefire agreed on 15 January 2025 offers Palestinians room to breathe after 15 months of relentless suffering and devastation.

The ceasefire is a first step, but safety, security, access, and law and order need to be restored for the humanitarian community to operate and provide a lifeline.

The needs in Gaza are immense. with a massive influx of food required, along with the right conditions for humanitarian staff to work. A collective humanitarian response can support 2 million people in need.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is ready to scale up and distribute full rations to over 1 million people in Gaza. This includes immediate food aid and also forward-looking action: cash and voucher assistance to support the economy, support for local food production, the re-stocking of bakeries, and nutrition supplements for children.

We need all border crossings open and functioning reliably. 

To make a meaningful impact on the food security of people in Gaza, WFP also needs the international community to scale up funding.

We need US$300 million for our work in Gaza and the West Bank to June 2025.
 

What the World Food Programme is doing to respond to the Palestinian emergency

Food and cash assistance
In December 2024, WFP dispatched over 14,000 metric tons of food into Gaza but faced challenges due to insecurity and looting, leading to depleted January stocks. To reach more people, WFP further reduced irations, reaching 1.4 million people, but the majority received just one 25 kg bag of wheat flour instead of the full ration of two food parcels and two bags of wheat flour. In the West Bank, by mid-January 2025, 171,000 people had redeemed US$2.3 million through cash-based transfers. Agriculture and livestock projects continue in several communities.  
Supply chain
WFP aims to shift from meeting basic needs to creating a sustainable response where communities can choose the food they need. This involves developing local markets, infrastructure, and food systems. The transition involves moving away from distributing canned goods, biscuits and ready-to-eat meals, to providing into cash assistance – once markets are functioning again.
Logistics
WFP supports partners through the Logistics Cluster, the Emergency Telecommunications Cluster and the Food Security Cluster. WFP works with local partners on the ground to deliver assistance where possible.

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Humanitarian needs are rising even further in Palestine. Please donate today and help life-saving support reach those families who need it the most.
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