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Minister Hussen announces $50 million for humanitarian assistance in Gaza and West Bank

Canada continues to be deeply concerned by the persistent and worsening catastrophic humanitarian conditions and the imminent risk of famine in Gaza. The human suffering at this scale and severity requires urgent attention and an immediate response. Canada remains committed to ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank receive the life-saving assistance they desperately need.

Today, the Honourable 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 will be delivered through experienced and trusted UN, Red Cross and NGO partners that have the necessary operational capacity on the ground to respond.

Canada continues to call for the safe, rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian assistance for civilians so that the humanitarian response can be urgently scaled up. Humanitarian workers must be protected, and International Humanitarian Law must be upheld to keep civilians safe. Canada reiterates the call for an immediate and sustained ceasefire, for Hamas to lay down its arms and the unconditional release of all hostages.

Canada continues to work with its international partners towards a two-state solution and lasting and sustainable peace for the region.

Canada will be participating in the Cairo conference on the humanitarian response in Gaza on December 2, co-convened by the Government of Egypt and the UN. At this conference, Canada will join discussions on how to increase humanitarian efforts in Gaza, address pressing needs, support early recovery, and plan for long-term reconstruction.

Quotes

“From the onset of this conflict, Canada has stepped up to rapidly deliver aid to vulnerable civilians in Gaza. The humanitarian situation in the region is catastrophic, and more assistance must reach Palestinians who desperately need it for their survival. 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.”

- Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development

Quick facts

  • With the funding announced today, Canada will have allocated a total of $215 million for international assistance to date to address the urgent needs of vulnerable civilians in this crisis.

Contacts

Olivia Batten
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of International Development
Olivia.Batten@international.gc.ca

Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
media@international.gc.ca
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