# Gaza children face worsening food shortages as prices rise and aid is cut

https://mins.news/en/item/108947

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-21 06:00 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/10/21/gaza-children-face-worsening-food-shortages-as-prices-rise-and-aid-is-cut?traffic_source=rss

> Israel’s restrictions on goods entering Gaza, rising food prices and reduced humanitarian assistance are making it harder for families to provide nutritious meals. The World Food Programme cut the number of people it supports from 1.6 million in September to 1.1 million in October, and reduced food rations and hot meals.

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