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Leaders from the IMF, World Bank, and WFP warned that sharp increases in oil, gas, and fertilizer prices will exacerbate the global food security crisis. This situation demands urgent action from governments and the international community.
The World Food Programme warns that escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly in Iran, could lead to the worst global food crisis since the COVID-19 pandemic. Rising food prices and energy costs may push an additional 45 million people into hunger.
Humanitarian organizations warn that ongoing conflict in the Middle East is severely hindering food aid delivery, threatening vulnerable communities facing hunger. The United Nations confirmed that approximately <strong>70,000 tons</strong> of aid have been affected, enough to feed over <strong>800,000 people</strong> for three months.
The World Food Programme has warned of severe disruptions in global supply chains due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, particularly the conflict in Iran. This crisis significantly impacts maritime transport and threatens to worsen humanitarian conditions in many countries.
The bread crisis in Gaza is intensifying due to reduced supplies from the World Food Programme, leading to severe shortages and increased demand. This situation has revived the black market, where bread is being sold at inflated prices.