The World Food Programme (WFP) is currently serving only 27,000 people in Rafah, according to Matthew Hollingworth, the organization’s country director in Gaza.
Rafah had previously been the central artery for aid to flow into Gaza, as the only border crossing not controlled by Israel.
Israel’s military has continued to push further into Rafah, defying international concern and anger over its operations in the city.
“IDF troops in central Rafah located Hamas rocket launchers, terror tunnel shafts, and weapons.
Hollingworth added that the WFP’s warehouse in Rafah, which was once capable of storing 2,700 tons of food, is no longer operational.
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