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Gaza Bakeries Shut Down Amid Flour Shortage, Israeli Restrictions
Ten of Gaza's 17 commercial bakeries have closed due to a flour shortage and Israeli restrictions, with the remaining seven at risk of shutting down within 48 hours.
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What happened
- 01Ten of Gaza's 17 commercial bakeries have shut down due to a lack of flour and Israeli restrictions.
- 02The remaining seven bakeries in Gaza are threatened with closure within 48 hours.
- 03Gaza's bakeries are facing a severe flour shortage, with commercial flour not entering for over ten days.
- 04WFP-supported bakeries meet only 25% of Gaza's bread needs amid a broader food supply crisis.
- 05Officials warn of severe humanitarian consequences, including famine and starvation, due to the closures.
- 06The World Food Programme faces a funding gap, potentially halting aid to 500,000 Palestinians.
The Ministry of Social Development and the Government Media Office warned of severe humanitarian consequences, including widespread food insecurity and potential famine. These closures exacerbate an existing aid crisis, as WFP-supported bakeries only meet a quarter of the population's needs and the WFP itself faces funding shortfalls.
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