The European Union has announced an increase of €8 million in its humanitarian aid to the most vulnerable groups in Palestine, bringing the total aid approved this year to €34.4 million.
The European Union Office in the Palestinian Territories said in a statement Wednesday that “the additional funding will be allocated to support victims of the recent violence, and the European Union’s humanitarian funding for 2021 will help protect the most vulnerable Palestinians. The funding will be used to provide life-saving assistance and support human dignity. ”
“After the ceasefire was declared, urgent access to humanitarian aid has become vital to alleviate the suffering of many innocent victims,” said European Union Commissioner for Crisis Management Jens Linaric. “Nothing can restore the lives of many civilians killed in this latest conflict. ”
<< We are horrified by the deaths of many children, including 11 children in Gaza who were benefiting from the European Union-supported trauma care program. The European Union will maintain its strong support for protection, health care, education, access to clean water, and cash assistance programs,” he added.
He continued, “The European Union also insists on respect for international humanitarian law and cannot accept the forced displacement of civilians or the demolition of their homes and schools.”
The European Union office said that << the funding announced today includes €8 million in emergency aid and €200,000 to help the Palestinian Red Crescent Society provide immediate assistance through 24/7 emergency medical services in the Gaza Strip. Strip and the West Bank, including Jerusalem. “Sharkia also includes 300 thousand euros to support Palestinian refugees in Egypt and a contribution of 500 thousand euros from Italy.”
