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Gaza: WFP suspends operations after raid attributed to Hamas on aid distribution site
World Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
The World Food Programme (WFP), the UN's principal humanitarian agency, suspended operations in a section of Gaza following a raid by armed personnel on an aid distribution site, reported on July 13, 2026. The UN attributes the raid to Hamas forces. The Palestinian movement has contested these accusations.
- The WFP suspended operations in part of Gaza.
- An armed raid targeted a humanitarian aid distribution site.
- The UN attributes the raid to Hamas forces.
- Hamas disputes the accusations made by the UN.
What we know
According to The New York Times, the World Food Programme (WFP) — the UN's food aid body that provides annual assistance to 80 million people in nearly 80 countries — suspended operations in a section of Gaza. The suspension was reported on July 13, 2026.
The suspension followed a raid conducted by armed personnel on an aid distribution site. The UN stated that Hamas forces — an Islamist and nationalist Palestinian movement with both political and armed wings — conducted the operation and interfered with humanitarian aid distribution.
Hamas contested the accusations made against it by the UN regarding this interference.
Context
The Gaza Strip has been at war since Hamas's attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. This conflict is described as the longest and deadliest in the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict on the Palestinian side.
What remains uncertain
Available information does not specify the exact circumstances of the raid, the number of personnel involved, or the scope of the WFP operational area affected by the suspension.
Frequently asked questions
What is the WFP?
The World Food Programme is the UN's food aid body. It provides annual assistance to 80 million people in nearly 80 countries, in emergency situations and as part of building community resilience.
Why did the WFP suspend operations in Gaza?
According to the UN, a raid conducted by Hamas forces disrupted aid distribution at a WFP-managed site, leading to the suspension of operations in part of the territory.
Does Hamas acknowledge the allegations?
No. Hamas has disputed the UN's accusations that its forces interfered with humanitarian aid distribution.
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