LONDON: UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has allocated $20 million in humanitarian aid to Palestinians, Emirates News Agency reported on Tuesday.
The aid will be sent through the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. Officials said this was part of the UAE’s policy of providing immediate relief and support to vulnerable populations in times of crisis.
Nearly 74,000 displaced persons are now housed in 64 UNRWA shelters in Gaza. This figure is expected to rise as severe shelling and airstrikes continue, including on civilian areas.
