Samir Abdul Jabbar

Samir Abdul Jabbar is the Regional Director of the World Food Programme (WFP) for the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe. He has been actively involved in coordinating humanitarian efforts in response to regional crises, emphasizing the urgent need for food and aid accessibility in conflict-affected areas. Recently, he noted the significance of reopening the Karam Abu Salem crossing to facilitate humanitarian assistance to Gaza, highlighting the critical situation facing the population due to ongoing regional tensions.