Published on: 2026-08-10
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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August 10, 2026 Humanitarian aid
Despite some improvement in the food situation in the Gaza Strip, 1.4 million people – about two-thirds of the population – still face severe food shortages. Moreover, the situation could worsen if external support is reduced. This is stated in a new report by the World Food Programme (WFP), covering the period from July 1 to 31.
According to the analysis within the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, the nutritional situation in the enclave improved mainly due to humanitarian aid, rather than the recovery of markets or the food system. At the same time, support needs are expected to remain high through the end of 2026.
Assistance may be reduced as early as this fall
In July, WFP provided food assistance to more than 945,000 people, who received a food basket covering 75 percent of their calorie needs. Currently, the UN agency’s resources are sufficient to maintain this level of support for up to 1.1 million people per month until the end of September. From October, if no additional funding is received, the number of aid recipients will be reduced to 600,000 people per month, and the ration size will be cut to 50 percent of the daily calorie requirement.
The PPP reports a funding shortfall of $565 million for the next six months.
The agency supports the restoration of the economy and market mechanisms where possible. In July, under the “Money for Work” program, 487 people were employed in sewing, carpentry, and financial literacy activities. At the same time, cash assistance to the population of Gaza has already been reduced.
Bread, hot meals, and support for children
Last month, 28 bakeries that received flour and diesel fuel from WFP produced about 110,000 two-kilogram packs of bread daily. Another ten bakeries, which the agency supplied with diesel, produced 48,500 kilogram packs for sale on the open market.
Supported WFP kitchens prepared and distributed about 250,000 hot meals daily in 307 locations, including shelters and camps for internally displaced persons. The organization’s partners also provided malnutrition prevention assistance in 214 sites, which was received by 293,900 pregnant and lactating women, as well as children under five years old. Treatment services for malnutrition were provided at 110 locations to about 12,900 pregnant and lactating women.
As part of the pilot program for distributing fresh products, started on July 18, almost 18,400 children received oranges, apples, and milk.
Restrictions on aid delivery
The report emphasizes that the situation in Gaza remains extremely unstable. Changes in the position of the so-called “yellow line” of Israeli military control and ongoing hostilities are leading to population displacement and disrupting humanitarian operations.
The Kerem Shalom checkpoint remains the only entry point for humanitarian and commercial goods, which limits delivery volumes and increases transportation costs for goods entering the northern part of Gaza.
Inside the enclave, the movement of humanitarian cargo continued to be impeded by the unstable security situation, route restrictions, congestion at checkpoints, and limitations on staff movement.
The WFP also continues to seek permission to import critically important logistics equipment, including spare parts and engine oil.
Situation in the West Bank
In the West Bank, according to the report, humanitarian needs continue to increase amid rising violence, population displacement, and instability. From January 2025 to June 2026, more than 41,000 people were forced to leave their homes due to military operations, demolitions, and settler attacks.
In July, WFP assisted approximately 309,400 people in the West Bank. They received food vouchers, cash transfers, and in-kind assistance.
Overall, in July, WFP provided assistance to more than 1.8 million people in the Palestinian territory.
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