February 28
THE federal government will give a further $20 million to help with the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza.
The new funding is an addition to $10 million provided in January for emergency and humanitarian relief through United Nations and international and Australian non-governmental organisations.
A 22-day Israeli offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip ended on January 18 after causing massive devastation and killing more than 1300 Palestinians.
In a statement released by Foreign Minister Stephen Smith's office on Saturday, it was announced the new funding will be committed at an international donors conference on the recovery of Gaza in Egypt on Monday.
Assessments of damage to infrastructure in Gaza are continuing, the statement said.
United Nations agencies report widespread damage to vital infrastructure, resulting in a lack of shelter and energy, deterioration of water and sanitation services and overcrowding.
It is estimated 100,000 people are displaced and living in shelters.
The Australian government has committed $75 million to the Palestinian territories since December 2007.
THE federal government will give a further $20 million to help with the recovery and reconstruction of Gaza.
The new funding is an addition to $10 million provided in January for emergency and humanitarian relief through United Nations and international and Australian non-governmental organisations.
A 22-day Israeli offensive against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip ended on January 18 after causing massive devastation and killing more than 1300 Palestinians.
In a statement released by Foreign Minister Stephen Smith's office on Saturday, it was announced the new funding will be committed at an international donors conference on the recovery of Gaza in Egypt on Monday.
Assessments of damage to infrastructure in Gaza are continuing, the statement said.
United Nations agencies report widespread damage to vital infrastructure, resulting in a lack of shelter and energy, deterioration of water and sanitation services and overcrowding.
It is estimated 100,000 people are displaced and living in shelters.
The Australian government has committed $75 million to the Palestinian territories since December 2007.
Source: The Australian
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