The World Food Program has announced a suspension of aid deliveries in Gaza after one of its teams was fired upon while approaching an Israeli military checkpoint. The group stated that none of its employees were injured, but one of its vehicles was hit by gunfire. While the organization did not assign responsibility for the shooting, it expressed concern over repeated security incidents near Israeli checkpoints, prompting the decision to halt movement of its employees in Gaza. Cindy McCain, the agency's executive director, demanded immediate action from Israeli officials to ensure the safety of humanitarian workers. The Israeli military stated that the incident is under review and emphasized its commitment to improving coordination and security with humanitarian organizations. The pause in aid deliveries comes amid ongoing Israeli military operations, heightening concerns for the welfare of nearly half a million people in Gaza facing starvation. The article also highlights the recent diagnosis of polio in a 10-month-old child, the first confirmed case of the disease in Gaza in 25 years. UNICEF is seeking to launch a vaccination campaign and has appealed for a pause in military operations to facilitate the effort.