The UN World Food Program (WFP) has temporarily suspended operations from a pier in central Gaza after two of the aid group's warehouses in the enclave were struck, according to the agency's director.
"I'm concerned about the safety of our people after the incidents yesterday," stated Cindy McCain, WFP executive director, in an interview with CBS on Sunday.
"Two of our warehouses, the warehouse complex, were rocketed yesterday," she explained. "We've stepped back just for the moment [...] to ensure that we're on safe terms and on safe ground before we restart."
Director Matthew Hollingworth of the World Food Programme (#WFP) describes the situation in southern Gaza’s #Rafah as dire, stating, "The sounds and smells of everyday life are horrific and apocalyptic."
He further explains that residents endure constant bombing, drones, and the presence of tanks in central Rafah, just kilometers away from where Palestinians have sought refuge.
During a virtual briefing with reporters, Hollingworth recounts the desperation of many Palestinians he spoke with, questioning whether to leave, attempt to cross the border into Egypt, or return to Gaza City. They express uncertainty about accessing aid in their time of need.