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oPt: West Bank and Gaza Strip: FAO Humanitarian response update, June 2026
By Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations at ReliefWeb
· June 9, 2026
· 1 min read
. • Under the 2026 Flash Appeal, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) requires USD 72.5 million (USD 52.9 million for the Gaza Strip and USD 19.6 million for the West Bank). This will enable FAO to support 30 500 farming households (161 000 people) with conditional cash
Key takeaway 9 million for the Gaza Strip and USD 19.
Why this matters
The funding shortfall for the FAO's humanitarian response in the West Bank and Gaza Strip poses a significant threat to food production and security in the region. With only USD 2.1 million received out of the required USD 72.5 million, the ability of FAO to support 30,500 farming households and 161,000 people is severely compromised. The long-term consequences of this funding gap could be devastating, as the loss of agricultural productivity and livelihoods can have lasting impacts on communities. The FAO's ten-year Recovery and Reconstruction Programme for the Gaza Strip, which requires USD 300 million, highlights the need for sustained investment in the region's agricultural sector. The programme's focus on conditional cash transfers, restoration of productive assets, and reconstruction of market infrastructure underscores the complexity of the challenges faced by farming households in the region. As the situation continues to unfold, the ability of donors to meet the funding requirements will be critical in determining the success of these efforts.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 9, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . • Under the 2026 Flash Appeal, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) requires USD 72.5 million (USD 52.9 million for the Gaza Strip and USD 19.6 million for the West Bank). This will enable FAO to support 30 500 farming households (161 000 people) with conditional cash
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