Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is providing $50 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address acute needs of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and neighbouring areas, while ensuring that none of the money goes into the hands of Hamas.

“The critical and immediate needs of civilians affected by the crisis become clearer with each day that goes by. As Canada’s partners make their growing needs known, this new assistance will allow us to provide them funding quickly so they can scale up their efforts to help people in urgent need.”

- Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development

“It is critical that Palestinian civilians in Gaza who need life-saving assistance receive it as soon as possible. Canada will continue to work with its trusted and experienced humanitarian partners to make sure this funding reaches those who are suffering.”

- Mélanie Joly, Minister of Foreign Affairs

• Today’s announcement adds a further $50 million to the initial $10 million in humanitarian assistance funding announced last week.

• Canada provides its funding for humanitarian assistance based on need, through experienced and trusted humanitarian organizations that have the necessary operational capacity on the ground to respond.

• Funding allocations to specific partners will be determined in the near future.

Associated links

• Ministers Joly and Hussen attend Cairo Peace Summit
• Canada’s response to the crisis in Israel, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip
• Government of Canada provides funding for humanitarian assistance in response to worsening conditions in Israel, West Bank and Gaza Strip

Alex Tétreault
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Development
Alex.Tetreault@international.gc.ca

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