HAMILTON (Canada), Oct 29 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The UN World Food Programme (WFP) chief Luke Lindberg said Wednesday that the hunger situation in the Gaza Strip is "unacceptable" as he pledged to defend his staff against attacks, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.
World : World Food Program Chief Calls Gaza Hunger 'Unacceptable'; Vows To Protect Aid Workers
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WFP chief Luke Lindberg called Gaza's hunger 'unacceptable' and vowed to protect aid workers from attacks.
- Lindberg emphasized staff safety as his top priority amid attacks on humanitarian workers.
- He cited funding cuts as a major challenge for the WFP in Gaza.
- The US is the largest funder of the World Food Programme, according to Lindberg.
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