"These kitchens," according to the WFP, "are expected to fully run out of food in the coming days.".
The UN humanitarian agency OCHA called the situation in Gaza "probably the worst" it has been in the 18 months since Israel began its military campaign against Hamas, which many nations define as a terrorist outfit.
The group perpetrated the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel that killed nearly 1,200 people and saw another 250 taken hostage.
Food shortages have been common since the war in Gaza began, with aid deliveries regularly blocked.
Most recently, Israel blocked deliveries after a stalemate over ceasefire negotiations that began in January.
Israel also resumed bombing the strip on March 18, before launching a renewed ground offensive.
More than 2,000 Palestinians have been reportedly killed since then.
On Friday, the Gaza Health Ministry, which is run by Hamas, said at least 78 Palestinians had been killed over the past 24 hours.
According to the Health Ministry, the current death toll in Gaza has climbed to 51,439.
Beyond bombardments and an ongoing ground offensive that has displaced most of Gaza's 2.3 million residents, the threat of starvation as a result of Israeli policies has become very real for the enclave's residents.
For markets and businesses, the practical impact depends on final numbers, regulatory filings, company disclosures and broader investor sentiment once the trading day or reporting cycle is complete.
