The number of Syrians relying on food aid to meet their basic needs increased by 1.5 million people, to 16.7 million people. Almost 13 million do not have enough to eat, 7 million are displaced within Syria and as many are refugees outside, particularly in neighboring countries.
The United Nations estimates that 90% of the Syrian population lives below the poverty line. ignoring the Syrian crisis could have “ catastrophic ” consequences, including the “ resurgence of terrorism ” and the destabilization of neighboring countries such as Lebanon and Jordan.