JAKARTA - The European Union on Thursday announced a humanitarian aid package worth 120 million euros (IDR 2,022,120,000,000) to support the citizens of the Gaza Strip, following the meeting of Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and block officials in Brussels, Belgium.
Speaking at a news conference in Brussels, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said, "The ceasefire and release (resistance) agreement is a glimmer of much-needed hope in the region, but the humanitarian situation in Gaza is still dire," WAFA reported January 17.
Meanwhile, EU Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenar TOLD me after meeting PM Mustafa said, "We discussed the enormous need in Gaza and the West Bank as well as ways to overcome it."
Lenar Badminton announced plans to immediately visit the Palestinian territories to assess the situation firsthand.
With this new package, the European Union's total humanitarian assistance to Gaza since 2023 surpassed 450 million euros (IDR 7,582,950,000,000), equipped with air transport that has delivered more than 3,800 tons of aid.
The European Union reaffirms its commitment to working with partners on the ground to ensure rapid aid deliveries to those in need.
The newly announced package includes food assistance to tackle the vulnerability of acute food and malnutrition, support for health care facilities to maintain operations and supplies, as well as steps to improve water and sanitation services to provide clean water and safe hygiene practices.
In addition, the package includes provisions for safe shelters for refugees who have lost their homes due to recent escalation.
"European Union will continue to support the Palestinian people," said von der Leyen, adding aid packages worth 120 million euros for 2025 would also cover hundreds of tons of aid in the form of goods to maintain support for residents.
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It is known that negotiators reached a gradual agreement on Wednesday to end the war on Gaza between Israel and Hamas after 15 months of conflict since October 7, 2023, fueling tensions in the Middle East. This will take effect on Sunday.
The deal includes the gradual release of hostages arrested by Hamas-led militants, in exchange for Palestinians detained in Israeli prisons.
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