Qatar Provides Financial Support to Palestinian Refugees Stranded in West Bank
Qatar has contributed 4.5 million U.S. dollars to assist over 4,400 Palestinian workers and patients from Gaza who have been stranded in the West Bank since the Gaza conflict erupted in October 2023. The donation was made through a partnership between the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and the Qatar Red Crescent Society, according to the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD).
Sultan bin Ahmed Al Aseeri, acting Director-General of QFFD, emphasized the importance of the aid, stating that the partnership aims to make a significant difference in the lives of those most affected by the ongoing crisis.
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini expressed gratitude for Qatar’s support, highlighting the dire situation for thousands of Palestinian refugees who remain trapped and in limbo in the West Bank.
The Gaza conflict, which began after a Hamas attack on Israel in October 2023 that resulted in the deaths of around 1,200 Israelis, has since caused widespread devastation. Over 41,000 Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, and most of the territory’s 2.1 million residents have been displaced, according to Gaza health authorities.
Israel has also intensified military operations in the West Bank, with nearly 700 Palestinians reported killed in the region since the conflict began.
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