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Europe pledges RM4 billion for Gaza recovery
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Europe pledges RM4 billion for Gaza recovery

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • European donor countries have pledged approximately €900 million (RM4 billion) to aid in the initial recovery efforts in Gaza.
  • The announcement was made at a donor conference in Brussels, with the EU Commissioner for Mediterranean, Dubravka Suica, revealing the total sum.
  • The funds are intended to support the reconstruction of Gaza, which has been devastated by the ongoing conflict with Israel.

European donor nations have committed nearly €900 million, equivalent to RM4 billion, to support the initial recovery and reconstruction of Gaza. The war-torn Palestinian territory has suffered extensive devastation from the ongoing conflict with Israel.

The significant pledge was announced by EU Commissioner for Mediterranean Affairs, Dubravka Suica, at the beginning of a donor conference held in Brussels. The conference aimed to gather international support for the urgent needs of Gaza's population and its infrastructure.

This substantial financial aid package underscores the international community's commitment to addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The funds are expected to be directed towards essential services, housing, and the rebuilding of infrastructure critical for the territory's inhabitants.

Now we need...

— Dubravka SuicaEU Commissioner for Mediterranean Affairs Dubravka Suica announced the total amount pledged at the donor conference.
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