A tent made from 13,000 cans symbolizes the severe lack of fresh food in Gaza, where malnutrition is rising, especially among children.

Around 60 to 70 per cent of meat- and dairy-producing livestock in Gaza have been either killed or prematurely slaughtered to meet the dire food needs stemming from the conflict.

To help Gazans, FAO has mobilised to provide key agricultural supplies into the Strip “as soon as conditions allow”. The organization said that its initial priority was to move animal feed, including 1,500 tonnes of barley, “through one or two of the remaining open border crossings where food distribution is taking place”.

This barley delivery “should be sufficient to provide milk for all children under 10 years of age in Gaza”, FAO said, noting that it would amount to around 20 per cent of recommended calories for children.

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