Costs were 11% more for general food prices and 20% more for fruit and vegetables
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The launch also comes after a tough stretch for Co-op, including a cyber-attack that disrupted operations and leaked customer data
On November 17, 2023, the World Food Programme (WFP) warned of the immediate possibility of starvation, highlighting that supplies of food and water were practically non-existent.[264] On December 3, 2023, it reported a high risk of famine, indicating that Gazas food system was on the brink of collapse.[265] On December 6, 2023, it declared that 48 percent of households in northern Gaza and 38 percent of displaced people in southern Gaza had experienced severe levels of hunger.[266] On July 9, 2024, UN experts, including the special rapporteur on the right to food, stated that the recent deaths of more Palestinian children due to hunger and malnutrition leaves no doubt that famine has spread across the entire Gaza strip.[267] Impact on Agricultural Sector, Food Insecurity Israels military actions, whether targeting military objectives or not, have had a devastating impact on Gazas agricultural sector and food security
