While a fragile ceasefire holds in Gaza, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) reports delivering 560 tonnes of food daily to the war-torn enclave – a critical lifeline for families facing starvation. But here's the catch: it’s still nowhere near enough. 🚨
"This is like bringing a water bottle to put out a wildfire," one aid worker told us. Northern Gaza City remains cut off from supplies due to closed crossings, leaving thousands stranded without access to basics like flour and cooking oil. 🛑
Young volunteers on the ground describe queues stretching for miles: "Kids are eating one meal every two days. We need trucks rolling in 24/7." The WFP warns current deliveries only meet 15% of minimum calorie requirements. 📉
As global attention shifts to new conflicts, activists urge social media users to keep sharing #GazaUpdates. 🌍✊ "Silence kills as fast as bombs here," says a 22-year-old medical student coordinating relief efforts via TikTok livestreams.
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UN says 560 tonnes of food entering Gaza daily, but more needed
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