The German government says it is releasing 91 million euros ($97 million) for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees following a review that it launched after Hamas attacked Israel. The United Arab Emirates says it will establish a field hospital in Gaza with 150 beds, a surgery department and intensive care units for adults and children. The state-run WAM news agency reported the move late Monday, saying five aircraft had flown to Egypt, where the equipment will be unloaded and transferred to Gaza. Pakistan sent a second planeload of relief goods for people in Gaza on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said.
Quick Read
- German UNRWA Funding: Germany releases 91 million euros for UNRWA after a review due to the Hamas-Israel conflict.
- Development Aid Status: Germany’s review of Palestinian development aid ongoing, but humanitarian aid continues.
- UNRWA Allocation: Out of the total sum, 71 million euros were previously earmarked and an additional 20 million euros are newly added.
- Aid Purpose: Funds aimed to ensure basic services like drinking water in Gaza and aid Palestinian refugees in Jordan.
- UAE Field Hospital: UAE to establish a 150-bed field hospital in Gaza with surgery and ICU facilities.
- Hospital Logistics: UAE’s field hospital equipment flown to Egypt for transfer to Gaza; no specific timeline provided.
- UAE’s Continued Support: UAE previously announced $20 million in aid and medical treatment for Palestinian children and families.
- Pakistan’s Aid to Gaza: Pakistan dispatches a second shipment of relief goods including hygiene kits, medicines, and food.
- Pakistan’s Stance: Foreign Minister condemns Israel’s actions in Gaza and calls for an end to strikes on civilians.
- Singapore’s Warning: Singapore prohibits displaying emblems related to Israel-Hamas conflict to maintain national peace.
- Legal Consequences in Singapore: Violators displaying prohibited symbols may face imprisonment, fines, or entry denial into Singapore.
The Associated Press has the story:
Germany: $97M for Palestinian UNRWA, UAE: 150-bed filed hospital in Gaza
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The German government says it is releasing 91 million euros ($97 million) for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees following a review that it launched after Hamas attacked Israel.
Germany on Oct. 8 suspended development aid for the Palestinian areas pending a review, though it has kept up humanitarian aid.
The Development Ministry said Tuesday that it hasn’t yet completed the review, but focused initially on U.N. agency UNRWA. It said that “as a first partial result” it has decided to release 71 million euros already earmarked for UNRWA and to add 20 million euros in new funding.
It said that funding, announced by Development Minister Svenja Schulze after a meeting in Jordan with the head of UNRWA, will be used to help continue providing basic services -– particularly drinking water — to displaced people in the Gaza Strip and help Palestinian refugees in Jordan.
UAE TO ESTABLISH 150-BED FIELD HOSPITAL IN GAZA
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates says it will establish a field hospital in Gaza with 150 beds, a surgery department and intensive care units for adults and children.
The state-run WAM news agency reported the move late Monday, saying five aircraft had flown to Egypt, where the equipment will be unloaded and transferred to Gaza.
It says the hospital will be set up in multiple stages, without providing an exact timetable.
The UAE was the driving force behind the Abraham Accords in which four Arab countries normalized relations with Israel in 2020.
The wealthy Persian Gulf country has previously said it would provide $20 million in aid to the Palestinian people and bring about 1,000 Palestinian children, along with their families, to the UAE for medical treatment.
PAKISTAN SENDS SECOND PLANELOAD OF RELIEF GOODS FOR GAZA
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan sent a second planeload of relief goods for people in Gaza on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry said.
It said the humanitarian assistance consisted of hygiene kits, medicines and food.
Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani expressed Pakistan’s full solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemned Israel’s bombardment of Gaza. He said Israel was targeting civilians, including women and children, and demanded an end to the strikes.
SINGAPORE WARNS AGAINST DISPLAYING EMBLEMS LINKED TO ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR
Singapore’s government has warned that anyone who displays or wears emblems linked to the Israel-Hamas war could be jailed, saying the conflict was an “emotive issue” that could disrupt national peace.
The Ministry of Home Affairs said in a statement late Monday that Singapore’s laws prohibited the display or wearing of foreign national emblems, including flags and banners of any state. It also warned that promoting or supporting terrorism by exhibiting apparel or paraphernalia with logos of terrorist or militant groups such as Hamas or its military wing, Al-Qassam Brigade, will not be condoned.
Those convicted face up to six months in prison or a fine of up to 500 Singapore dollars ($370) or both. Travelers who wear such apparel can also be denied entry into Singapore, it added.
