Published November 30,2024
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Canada on Friday introduced a $50 million dedication to handle the escalating humanitarian disaster within the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank.
“Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the persistent and worsening catastrophic humanitarian conditions and the imminent risk of famine in Gaza,” in response to an announcement by the Ministry of Global Affairs.
Stressing that the struggling of Palestinians calls for “urgent attention and an immediate response,” the assertion stated: “Canada remains committed to ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank receive the life-saving assistance they desperately need.”
“Today, the Honorable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada will provide $50 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address the acute needs of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. This funding will help provide emergency medical assistance, food, water, protection services and other life-saving assistance,” it added.
The funding will likely be channeled by way of “experienced and trusted” organizations, together with the United Nations, the Red Cross and different skilled NGOs working on the bottom.
Speaking in Toronto, Hussen stated: “In addition to today’s announced funding, Canada is actively working with our international partners to increase aid to Gaza, while working towards a two-state solution and the long-term reconstruction of Gaza.”
The assertion stated Canada will additional its engagement by collaborating within the Cairo convention on Dec. 2, co-hosted by Egypt and the UN.
Canada will collaborate with worldwide companions to boost humanitarian efforts, deal with pressing wants and plan for Gaza’s restoration and reconstruction on the convention.
Source: www.anews.com.tr