World Food Programme cuts aid to 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza, cites funding shortages

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By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa CAIRO/GAZA, Oct 19 (Reuters) - The UN World Food Programme has said funding shortages are forcing major cuts to its aid programme in Gaza, leaving about 500,000 people without monthly food support in a territory where two-thirds of the popul….