Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip have killed Palestinian civilians, while a shortfall in donor funding is putting the food assistance program for roughly half a million people at risk.
The latest strikes, part of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, resulted in civilian casualties, underscoring the heightened danger faced by residents in the densely populated enclave.
Humanitarian agencies warn that the funding gap threatens to halt the distribution of food aid that currently reaches about 500,000 Palestinians, many of whom depend on external assistance for daily sustenance.
Gaza has long relied on international aid to meet basic needs, with food programmes forming a critical safety net for a population living under blockade and recurrent conflict.
Officials stress that without renewed contributions from donor countries, the looming shortage could exacerbate an already severe humanitarian crisis, leaving hundreds of thousands without reliable access to food.
<small>Source: Al Jazeera — read the original story there.</small>
