Humanitarian aid into Gaza is currently blocked following the conclusion of the first phase of the ceasefire deal.

Prior to this, the risk of starvation had been pushed back, thanks to the ceasefire and the significant influx of aid it allowed. This threat could return quickly however.

The humanitarian situation remains precarious, with the war leaving over 2 million people homeless, without any income and fully dependent on food assistance. 

More than 500,000 displaced people have returned to the north so far.

The World Food Programme (WFP) had scaled up to reach 1.3 million Palestinians with life-saving food assistance since the ceasefire. We restocked bakeries and provided cash to help people start rebuilding their lives and to revive the local economy. WFP has also distributed nutrition supplements to 147,000 pregnant and breastfeeding women, and children under 5.

WFP remains committed to delivering essential supplies to the people of Gaza and will continue to advocate for unimpeded humanitarian access. We urge all parties to prioritize the needs of civilians and the ongoing provision of humanitarian assistance.

WFP is increasingly concerned about the tense situation in the West Bank where more than 40,000 people have been displaced since mid-January 2025.

Additional donor funding is critical to emergency operations and market restoration in Gaza and the West Bank in 2025. WFP needs US$265 million from March to August 2025. 

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

Food and cash assistance
WFP has reached 1.3 million people in Gaza with food parcels, hot meals, bread and cash assistance since the ceasefire. Almost 40,500 metric tons of WFP food has entered the Strip. Some 25 WFP bakeries are operational, with plans to set up more – especially in Gaza City and northern Gaza. WFP has reduced the price of bread in these bakeries, to help people in need. In the West Bank, WFP provided cash to more than 190,000 people.
Recovery
When conditions allow, WFP will transition to recovery-focused initiatives, including restoring markets, supporting livelihoods, rebuilding food systems, and expanding school meals, guided by ongoing assessments and partnerships.
Logistics
WFP has the logistics capacity, expertise and operational coverage to deliver assistance across Gaza and the West Bank. We are ready to send up to 30,000 metric tons of food each month into Gaza, including food parcels, wheat flour, commodities for hot meals, and nutrition support.

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