Peace talks on Gaza: This is how the World Food Program is helping now!

Peace talks on Gaza: This is how the World Food Program is helping now!

The current situation in Gaza has reached dramatic proportions and humanitarian assistance is needed more urgently than ever. A webinar taking place on July 21, 2025 at 7 p.m. will address the prospects for peace in Gaza. Organized by the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Tel Aviv, the renowned Martin Rentsch, Head of Communications & Advocacy at the World Food Program (WFP), will take part. The online event addresses the challenges of humanitarian aid, which have become even more complex following the withdrawal of the USA and other donor countries. Anyone interested can register via the Greens Munich.

A turning point appears to have occurred in January 2025, when a ceasefire was agreed in Gaza. This ceasefire has allowed for a massive influx of aid and reduced the risk of famine. According to WFP, almost 47,000 tons of food aid had been delivered by February 13th. WFP also reached almost 862,400 people with emergency assistance, including food parcels and hot meals. What is particularly pleasing is the resumption of the distribution of hot meals, which has begun in northern Gaza with 20,000 meals per day in Beit Lahiya.

Challenges and support

But the challenges remain enormous: although food prices have fallen slightly, they remain extremely high compared to pre-conflict prices. For example, eggs are 50% cheaper than in December, but still 1,200% more expensive than before the war. Despite this price increase, WFP has expanded its cash assistance to 14,800 households to support local families in their time of need. These measures are intended to ensure that people in Gaza have access to basic foodstuffs.

In the long term, WFP aims to restore local food production and give people back their livelihoods. For the coming months, the WFP urgently needs $219 million to help up to 1.5 million people every month. The need to maintain the ceasefire is considered essential by the organization to ensure long-term security of food supplies and humanitarian aid.

Conclusion and outlook

The webinar on July 21st will not only shed light on the conditions for humanitarian aid, but also discuss possible contributions from Germany. The information collected about the WFP's current situation and challenges is of great importance, especially at a time when the global community needs to stand together more than ever. A good hand at engagement could mean that help gets to where it is needed most.