WFP Palestine Emergency Response External Situation Report #35

09 October 2024

Highlights

• The situation in northern Gaza is escalating at an alarming rate. Thousands of families have been forced to flee yet again, all hot meal kitchens operated by WFP partners have shut down, and the only WFP-supported bakery in Jabalya caught fire. The main crossings into the north have been closed, and no food aid has entered northern Gaza since 1 October.
• In Gaza City and in three shelters in Jabalya, WFP managed to distribute canned food, commodities for hot meals, nutrition supplements, and fortified biscuits to partners, shelters, and kitchens. However, available stock will only last for approximately 15 days.
• No WFP general food distributions were held across Gaza in October due to limited supplies, while hot meals and bakeries are still supported but at risk of shutting down.
• Extremely limited aid enters Kerem Shalom crossing and WFP faces increased insecurity and attacks on its trucks, fueled by desperation and the collapse of public order and safety.