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Hunger grows in Gaza as food aid is cut due to higher costs caused by war in Iran

NPR | By Anas Baba
Published May 22, 2026 at 4:46 PM CDT

The U.S.-Israeli war against Iran is driving up the cost of food, leading to funding shortfalls and higher expenses for critical food aid in Gaza.

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