Attachments
The European Union has always been the largest international donor to the Palestinian people. Moreover, the EU has been providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in need since 2000. Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks against Israel and their aftermath have led to a disastrous humanitarian situation for the people of Gaza.The EU responded by tripling its emergency assistance to the Palestinian people, and supports numerous humanitarian partners on the ground.
Over 20 years of EU support for Palestinians
Development support
Over € 2.2 billion in bilateral cooperation allocated between 2014–2020
€ 1.18 billion allocated under the Neighbourhood,
Development and International Cooperation
Instrument (NDICI) – Global Europe for 2021–2024, including €681 million already approved
Humanitarian Support
More than € 930 million in humanitarian assistance to help meet the basic needs of Palestinians since 2000 Close to € 28 million in humanitarian funding for Palestinians in need, as an initial allocation in 2023 Additional € 50 million mobilised on 13 October 2023, in response to the dramatic increase of needs, bringing the overall funding to € 78 million