On Monday, September 30, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced nearly $336 million in additional humanitarian assistance for people in Gaza and the West Bank.
The agency, which provides foreign aid, said in a press release that the conflict between Israel and Hamas has displaced more than 1.9 million Palestinians and left more than 2.1 million people facing severe food insecurity.
The funding includes additional food assistance and nutrition services, mental health services, increased access to safe drinking water, hygiene and sanitation services. The aid package also aims to provide shelter for displaced Gazans ahead of the upcoming winter.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000With the funding announced this week, total U.S. humanitarian aid to the Palestinians since October 2023 will exceed $1 billion.
Other major U.S. humanitarian aid packages were also announced at the 79th session of the UN General Assembly:
- $424 million will be allocated to help Sudan overcome its massive domestic crisis;
- $535 million — to help the Syrian people, in particular refugees, internally displaced persons, and host communities in neighboring countries;
- $199 million for Rohingya refugees and support for host communities in Bangladesh and elsewhere;
- $597 million to help refugees, vulnerable migrants, and displaced persons in the Western Hemisphere.
Prepared by: Sergey Daga