WFP says Gaza conflict affected Syria
RAQQA, Syria (North Press) – The World Food Programme (WFP) said on Sunday that the Israel-Hamas war has caused increased tensions in the region, affecting Syria to some degree.
The WFP said in its report regarding Syria that the impact of the Gaza conflict is noticeable in Syria, as United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) operations in Syria have been suspended since Oct. 12, due to multiple airstrikes on Damascus and Aleppo International airports.
Since Oct.7, Israeli aircrafts have targeted Aleppo and Damascus International Airports multiple times, putting them out of services.
The report further explained that the food prices in Syria have been rising consistently, since the cost of a standard food basket for a family of five, provided by the WFP, doubled since the start of 2023.
Earlier the WFP had announced that it will end its primary aid program in Syria in January 2024 due to funding shortfalls.
The report indicates that the WFP requires 593 million dollars for the next six months to ensure the implementation of all its activities in Syria.