The European Union (EU) has announced an additional 68 million euros ($73 million) in aid to provide urgently needed assistance to Palestinians in Gaza, as the territory continues to grapple with the aftermath of months of Israeli bombardment and ground operations.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached dire levels, with the civilian population of two million people facing desperate conditions. The EU's decision to increase funding reflects the severity of the crisis and the pressing need for immediate assistance to alleviate suffering.
The new aid package will focus on essential areas such as food deliveries, clean water, sanitation, and shelters, and will be channeled through local partners on the ground. This brings the total EU humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in need, both inside Gaza and across the region, to 193 million euros for the year 2024.
The United Nations has described the situation in Gaza as a "humanitarian hellscape," with concerns mounting over the possibility of a looming famine. Both the EU and the United States have called on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza to address the escalating crisis.
In response to these calls, the US military has announced the commencement of construction on a pier intended to facilitate the delivery of aid to the territory. However, the situation remains critical, with the ongoing conflict exacerbating the suffering of the civilian population.
The conflict in Gaza erupted following an unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, resulting in casualties on both sides. Israel has launched retaliatory offensives, resulting in significant loss of life in Gaza, with the majority being women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza has reached dire levels, with the civilian population of two million people facing desperate conditions. The EU's decision to increase funding reflects the severity of the crisis and the pressing need for immediate assistance to alleviate suffering.
The new aid package will focus on essential areas such as food deliveries, clean water, sanitation, and shelters, and will be channeled through local partners on the ground. This brings the total EU humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in need, both inside Gaza and across the region, to 193 million euros for the year 2024.
The United Nations has described the situation in Gaza as a "humanitarian hellscape," with concerns mounting over the possibility of a looming famine. Both the EU and the United States have called on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza to address the escalating crisis.
In response to these calls, the US military has announced the commencement of construction on a pier intended to facilitate the delivery of aid to the territory. However, the situation remains critical, with the ongoing conflict exacerbating the suffering of the civilian population.
The conflict in Gaza erupted following an unprecedented attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7, resulting in casualties on both sides. Israel has launched retaliatory offensives, resulting in significant loss of life in Gaza, with the majority being women and children, according to the health ministry in the Hamas-run territory.
