Can Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis Be Prevented?

A 27‑minute video outlines the latest developments. The World Food Programme reports that it must scale back assistance for thousands of people in Gaza because of funding shortfalls. The United States negotiated a cease‑fire last year in an effort to end Israel’s war on the enclave, raising hopes among more than two million residents that conditions would improve. However, Israeli attacks have continued, and the already limited food supply is under increasing pressure.

According to the WFP, the lack of funds will force the agency to reduce its operations, meaning that roughly 500,000 Palestinians will no longer receive essential food aid. The discussion explores possible ways to fill this gap.

The program is hosted by Imran Khan and features three guests: Tamer Qarmout, associate professor of public policy at the Doha Institute for Graduate Studies; Mohammed Salah, entrepreneur and founder of Tech from Palestine, an organization that connects Palestinian youth and engineers with the global technology sector; and Natasha Hall, senior advocate for the Middle East with Refugees International and an associate fellow at Chatham House. The episode was published on 20 October 2026.