Gaza food prices spike and shortages loom after Israel halts aid

The UN said at least 80 community kitchens may run out of stock, and remaining food rations will soon run dry.

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OCHA's partners reported that flour and vegetable prices more than doubled in some cases, with Gazans telling the BBC the same.

If the block continues, "at least 80 community kitchens may soon run out of stock" and remaining food parcels that "will support 500,000 people, will soon run out", OCHA said.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu chose to stop aid at the weekend, accusing Hamas of stealing supplies and refusing a US proposal to extend the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. A Hamas spokesman said the halt was "cheap blackmail".

Thousands of aid trucks had surged into Gaza each week under the ceasefire that started on 19 January.

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