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War pushes 45 million into hunger, cuts aid.

5/28/2026

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Skau Warns Hunger

Carl Skau warned the U.S.–Israel war on Iran has pushed 45 million more people into acute hunger.
U.S. aid to World Food Programme fell from $4.4 billion to $2.1 billion, cutting Afghan staff, aid from ten to two million.
Oil price hikes raised food costs 30%, making vulnerable households cut consumption 30-40%.
Humanitarian workers, over 1,000 killed in three years, saw Houthi forces detain 38 WFP staff.

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Gaza Markets Open

Gaza’s markets and bakeries stay open, new restaurants have opened, and shelves are stocked for Eid al-Adha.
Israel coordinates about 600 daily trucks into Gaza, with 70-80 % of cargo consisting of food.
Hamas has been observed stealing aid trucks, hoarding baby formula, and selling food.
Palestinians receive ten to thirty-five times aid per capita than Sudan, Yemen, Haiti, South Sudan.

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Skau Warns Hunger

Carl Skau warned the U.S.–Israel war on Iran has pushed 45 million more people into acute hunger.
U.S. aid to World Food Programme fell from $4.4 billion to $2.1 billion, cutting Afghan staff, aid from ten to two million.
Oil price hikes raised food costs 30%, making vulnerable households cut consumption 30-40%.
Humanitarian workers, over 1,000 killed in three years, saw Houthi forces detain 38 WFP staff.

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