World Central Kitchen closes soup kitchens across Gaza due to dwindling supplies

World Central Kitchen, a major international aid group, has temporarily suspended operations in Gaza after the Israeli government-imposed blockade cut off its last supplies. The closures of soup kitchens and other community feeding centers have left hundreds of thousands of Palestinians struggling with dwindling food and essentials, as water, fuel, and desalination capacity have been severely impacted by the sanctions. The blockade has forced many local authorities and aid workers to seek refuge in neighboring countries, exacerbating already dire conditions in the Gaza Strip.