UN Lacks Billions For Hungry, US Finds Trillions For War
Al-Monitor reports the UN's World Food Programme is facing a multi-billion dollar shortfall, struggling to feed even a third of the 318 million people facing severe hunger by 2026. They need $13 billion to target 110 million of the most vulnerable, yet expect 'only' half that. Meanwhile, the United States just approved another $14.3 billion in aid to Israel (HR 815, 2024), on top of its standing
$3.8 billion annual commitment, demonstrating a curious ability to locate funds when they align with specific foreign policy objectives, regardless of domestic and humanitarian needs. One might wonder if the 'lack of funds' is a global shortage, or simply a prioritization problem. When humanitarian agencies are forced to choose which children starve, while a single nation receives billions in
military hardware without debate, the narrative of scarcity becomes a bit... selective. How many 'starving children' could be fed for the cost of a single F-35? (Roughly $80 million, for those counting at home.)