UN humanitarian officials reported that Israeli authorities notified agencies on the evening of 1 November that humanitarian and commercial shipments from Egypt would be suspended, with some exceptions, citing smuggling concerns.
The Food Security Sector warned that daily production and free distribution of cooked meals could fall by roughly 45 per cent, from about 600,000 to 330,000 meals, with bread supplies also cut, if the suspension held. Between 26 October and 1 November, 466 UN and partner trucks were manifested for Gaza, down 28 per cent week on week.
Source: UN OCHA
