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oPt: WFP Palestine Emergency Response External Situation Report #90, 9 June 2026 (Reporting period: 1-31 May 2026)
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 9, 2026
· 1 min read
. HIGHLIGHTS Humanitarian and commercial cargo flows increased slightly in May, easing some market access constraints and supporting limited reliance on markets. However, food insecurity remained severe, with high and volatile prices and continued challenges in accessing adequate and diverse food, u
Key takeaway At the same time, the closure of Zikim crossing on 24 May left Kerem Shalom as the only cargo entry point, while ongoing restrictions and supply chain constraints continued to limit the availability of essential goods.
Why this matters
The slight increase in humanitarian and commercial cargo flows into Gaza in May is a crucial development, as it has helped to ease some market access constraints and support limited reliance on markets. However, the continued challenges in accessing adequate and diverse food, coupled with high and volatile prices, highlight the need for sustained cargo inflows to address severe food insecurity. The closure of the Zikim crossing, leaving Kerem Shalom as the only cargo entry point, further exacerbates the situation, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted supply chains. The cyber-attack on WFP's Palestine self-registration application is also a concern, as it underscores the vulnerability of critical aid systems to disruption. Fortunately, the attack was contained, and assistance delivery to existing beneficiaries continued uninterrupted, but it serves as a warning for aid organizations to strengthen their digital security measures to prevent future disruptions.
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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? . HIGHLIGHTS Humanitarian and commercial cargo flows increased slightly in May, easing some market access constraints and supporting limited reliance on markets. However, food insecurity remained severe, with high and volatile prices and continued challenges in accessing adequate and diverse food, u
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