The EU mobilises additional €22 million in aid to Palestinians

The European Union announced over €22 million of additional humanitarian assistance in support of the most vulnerable people in Gaza and the West Bank.

It will focus on emergency preparedness and response, health, food security, and protection activities for the most vulnerable, and be implemented through the United Nations and international partners.

Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management, Christos Stylianides, said: “The EU is committed to help Palestinians in need. As needs are increasing, our new humanitarian funds will help provide critical health and food security to those suffering from the very difficult situation in Gaza. We will also address protection challenges of the most vulnerable families in the West Bank.”

This assistance comes from the overall 2019 budget in support of the Palestinians. Significant funds have already been disbursed this year, including a contribution to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Last year the overall EU aid to Palestine and Palestinian refugees amounted to more than €370 million.

Original source: European Commission
Published on 30 April 2019