The Liberal government is announcing $50 million in humanitarian assistance for Palestinians in both the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.
The Canadian PressMinister of International Development Ahmed Hussen speaks at a news conference in the Foyer of the House of Commons on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen says the money will provide life-saving help such as medical assistance, food, water and protection services.His office did not immediately say how much of the funding will go to each territory, and how much will go to UNRWA, an agency supporting Palestinians with which Israel has cut ties.
Hussen's office says more funding is needed to deal with"persistent and worsening catastrophic humanitarian conditions" in the territory.
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