Today, the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, announced that Canada is allocating an initial $10 million in funding for humanitarian assistance to address urgent needs stemming from the crisis in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, Israel and neighbouring areas. This funding supports United Nations and Red Cross appeals and will help Canada's partners to provide food, water, emergency medical assistance, protection services and other life-saving assistance. The funds are being allocated as follows:
- Canadian Red Cross: $2.5 million
- UNICEF: $1 million
- United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East: $3.5 million
- World Food Programme: $2 million
- World Health Organization: $1 million
Canada remains steadfast in its call for compliance with international humanitarian law; the safety and well-being of civilians must be a top priority. Canada continues to urge all parties to actively facilitate the rapid, sustained and unimpeded access of essential humanitarian relief to civilians in need, underscoring our collective responsibility to uphold the principles of humanity, dignity and protection for all.
