2023-12-26 07:00:30
5 million euros to ICRC and the United Nations World Food Program
Vienna (OTS) – Since the beginning of the war in Gaza, triggered by the brutal terrorist attacks by Hamas in October 2023, there has been a dramatic deterioration in the living conditions of the civilian population, and there is even a threat of an acute hunger crisis. It is all the more important that we help the suffering Palestinian civilian population quickly and unbureaucratically: We are making a further five million euros available to support the vital work of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). In this way, we ensure that the aid from Austria actually benefits the people in Gaza and is not diverted or misused by the terrorist organization Hamas or other terrorist organizations.
The majority of the population in Gaza is currently dependent on aid deliveries, and we are working in a proven manner with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP). These organizations continue to have access to the Gaza Strip and can help directly on site despite extremely difficult conditions. Of the five million euros, three million euros will go to the ICRC and two million euros to the WFP.
“I am deeply affected by the situation in Gaza. The terrorist organization Hamas has ruled the narrow coastal strip with an iron hand since it came to power in 2007 and has done nothing to improve the situation of the civilian population. The immediate release of all remaining hostages from Hamas remains the top priority. “In addition, more humanitarian aid must urgently reach the people of Gaza – the civilian population needs our support and we are helping,” said Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg, emphasizing the urgency of helping the people of Gaza.
These funds are used, for example, to provide basic (emergency) health services. At the same time, access to basic supplies of water, food, blankets and household equipment can be ensured.
Since Hamas’ terror began, Austria has contributed 13 million euros to support the civilian population in the region. In addition to the five million euros from the Austrian Development Agency (ADA) announced today, two million euros were made available from this pot at the beginning of November. Another six million euros come from the Foreign Disaster Fund (AKF), which is located in the Foreign Ministry as Austria’s central instrument of humanitarian aid.
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