EU Pledges $56 Million in Humanitarian Aid for Gaza and West BankBrussels, 21 May (ONA) — The European Commission today announced an
additional $56.7 million in humanitarian aid for Gaza
and the West Bank as part of a larger aid package for the region.
The money, which is to be made available to aid organizations in the
region, is intended “to help meet the urgent needs and ease the
suffering of the Palestinians,” said EU Crisis Management
Commissioner Hadja Lahbib.
“But no aid can reach those who need it without safe, unimpeded
access for humanitarian workers. That must be guaranteed,” Lahbib
said.
The new funding brings the total of humanitarian assistance allocated
to Gaza and the West Bank in 2025 to €170 million.
The commission said it will provide an additional € 20 million in
humanitarian aid to Syria to cover basic support like food and
healthcare, bringing the total for this year to € 202.5 million.
“In Syria, we’re boosting funding for the north-east, where people
urgently need healthcare and protection, and we are doing so with
neutrality and without any discrimination,” Lahbib said.
An additional € 13 million was allocated to Lebanon.
“In Lebanon, as families try to cope under a fragile ceasefire, we’re
scaling up help with basics like food and medical care – especially
for vulnerable Syrian refugees and Lebanese communities,” said the
commissioner.
— Ends/Khalid