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Kuwait, 17 January 2009 - Josette Sheeran, the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) announced today that Operation Lifeline Gaza, a campaign launched one week ago at Egypt's border with Gaza to raise awareness and resources for the victims of the conflict, has already helped WFP deliver urgently needed nutritious food in Khan (south), Der el Balah (centre) and Gaza City.