Gaza aid deliveries paused amid ‘incredible level of desperation’

World Food Programme says territory is hanging by a thread' as food supplies run out and efforts to deliver aid are derailed

New fighting and a deepening breakdown in public order in northern Gaza have derailed a major humanitarian effort to avert a famine in parts of the battered territory, with senior aid officials describing an incredible level of desperation" as food supplies run out.

A UN attempt to deliver 10 convoys of food aid to northern Gaza over seven days was suspended earlier this week after trucks were looted by crowds, a driver was beaten and gunfire reported amid chaotic scenes.