Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced a $65 million in humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip on Friday as she condemned attacks on civilians and promised Japan’s continued support for a two-state solution for the conflict. Indonesia dispatched a batch of humanitarian aid for people in Gaza on Saturday, its first since the latest Israel-Hamas war began. The 51.5-ton aid was sent off directly by President Joko Widodo from Jakarta’s Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base. Widodo said the medical equipment, food, blankets, tents and other supplies came both from the government and from Indonesian civilians, collected by humanitarian agencies.
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- Japan announces $65 million in aid for Gaza
- Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa declared Japan’s humanitarian aid package for Gaza amidst the current conflict.
- Kamikawa held meetings with Israeli and Palestinian officials, advocating for improved humanitarian conditions and a de-escalation of tensions.
- Japan reiterates its support for a two-state solution and condemns attacks on civilians.
- Indonesia launches first aid shipment to Gaza
- President Joko Widodo initiates the dispatch of 51.5 tons of humanitarian aid from Indonesia to Gaza.
- Aid includes medical supplies, food, and other necessities, reflecting Indonesia’s solidarity and concern for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
- Indonesia, a staunch supporter of Palestine, stresses the need for an immediate halt to the conflict for humanitarian reasons.
The Associated Press as the story:
Japan announces $65M in humanitarian aid for Gaza Stripe
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Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa announced a $65 million in humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip on Friday as she condemned attacks on civilians and promised Japan’s continued support for a two-state solution for the conflict.
Kamikawa met with Israeli Foreign Minister Eli Cohen and her Palestinian counterpart, Riyad al-Maliki, during her visit to the region Friday, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry. The aid will cover support for the Palestinians and supplies for the Gaza Strip, in addition to $10 million in emergency aid Japan announced earlier, she said.
Speaking to reporters in the Jordanian capital of Amman after her Israel visit, Kamikawa said she urged the Israeli and Palestinian ministers to improve humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip and to calm the situation as soon as possible.
INDONESIA SENDS ITS FIRST SHIPMENT OF AID FOR GAZA
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia dispatched a batch of humanitarian aid for people in Gaza on Saturday, its first since the latest Israel-Hamas war began.
The 51.5-ton aid was sent off directly by President Joko Widodo from Jakarta’s Halim Perdanakusuma Air Force Base. Widodo said the medical equipment, food, blankets, tents and other supplies came both from the government and from Indonesian civilians, collected by humanitarian agencies.
The aid will be transported Saturday by two Hercules aircraft and an Airbus cargo plane to el-Arish Airport in Egypt. Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation, has long been a strong supporter of Palestinians. The country does not have formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
“This is a form of Indonesian solidarity, a form of Indonesians’ concern for humanity,” Widodo said, “because the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza is unacceptable and must be stopped as soon as possible.”
