Humanitarian assistance cannot resolve Palestinian food insecurity without ending Israeli restrictions on movement, land and commerce

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine, rooted in competing territorial claims, national identity, and historical grievances dating back to the late 19th century. It encompasses disputes over land, sovereignty, and the status of Jerusalem, and has been marked by multiple wars, peace negotiations, and periods of sustained violence involving Israeli forces, Palestinian factions, and neighboring states.

Funding shortages reduced Gaza's monthly WFP caseload from 1.6 million people to 1.1 million, alongside smaller rations and fewer cooked meals. West Bank assistance was also reduced, placing further pressure on already vulnerable households.