And in just the last 60 days, the WFP hotline and monitoring system has detected more than 30 cases of possible misappropriation of food in Houthi-controlled areas, he said.

Diversion is not limited only to Houthi-controlled areas. But when the WFP faces challenges in government-controlled areas, it has received cooperation to address the issues, he said.

Like in every war, there are people who stand to make a profit and they will do everything to obstruct and delay aid, said Beasley. "They know that children are dying. They know that families are suffering because they aren't getting the food they need."

He said the United Nations should not allow this to happen. "This is not just about Yemen. This is about the integrity of the entire United Nations and the humanitarian systems around the world. That's what is at stake."

In an emotional plea, he said: "I am begging the Houthis and all of those concerned to do all within your power to let us do what we do: save lives."

"In Yemen, we are fortunate enough to have the money. We just don't have the access," said Beasley.

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