11th June, 2024
By Kazeem Ugbodaga
The United States, U.S., has announced additional $404 million humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in Gaza, West Bank and the region.
A statement from the Office of the Spokesperson, U.S. Department of State on Tuesday, said the United States would provide an additional $404 million in lifesaving humanitarian aid to support Palestinian civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and the region.
The statement said this is bringing the total U.S. assistance to more than $674 million over the past eight months.
“As the largest single country humanitarian donor to the Palestinian people, we recognize the urgent need for more assistance to reach civilians given the dire humanitarian conditions and call on all donors to support life-saving operations for Palestinians in Gaza and the region,” the U.S. said.
The statement added that this new funding would provide essential support to vulnerable Palestinians in Gaza, the West Bank and the region, including food, safe drinking water, health care, protection, education, shelter, and psychosocial support.
“The United States remains committed to addressing the humanitarian needs of those affected by the crisis.
“We urge other donors to contribute to the humanitarian response in Gaza and the region, increase support to those affected by the conflict, and work together to find lasting solutions to the crisis,” the U.S. said.