WFP chief calls Gaza hunger ‘unacceptable’, vows to protect aid workers

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) chief, Luke Lindberg, addressed the hunger crisis in Gaza during a press conference at UN headquarters in New York. Lindberg emphasized that the situation in Gaza is "unacceptable" and pledged to protect the agency's staff from attacks. He highlighted funding cuts as a major obstacle to the WFP's operations in the region.

At the press conference, Lindberg stressed that staff security is his top priority and vowed to defend his employees, regardless of their location. He expressed his commitment to standing up for humanitarian workers facing violence around the world, noting that over 700 people have been killed in the past few years while attempting to assist others.

Lindberg also outlined his priorities, stating that protecting and empowering WFP staff members is his primary goal. He acknowledged that humanitarians have been killed at unprecedented levels globally, urging that no one should lose their life trying to save someone else's.

In remarks about the WFP's partnership with the United States, Lindberg highlighted that the U.S. is the largest funder of the organization and praised its critical role. He credited President Donald Trump for personally supporting his nomination to the position. Lindberg emphasized the need for broader donor support, stating that no single nation or entity can address the global hunger crisis alone. He stressed the importance of collective action to tackle this pressing issue.