[wanabidii] Press Releases: United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Palestinians in Gaza

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Palestinians in Gaza 09/22/2014 05:45 PM EDT United States Announces Additional Humanitarian Assistance for Palestinians in Gaza Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC September 22, 2014 Today, Secretary of State John Kerry announced that the United States is providing more than $71 million in additional life-saving humanitarian assistance to help meet emergency needs in Gaza. More than 58,000 people are still sheltering in United Nations facilities and basic necessities like food, clean water, and fuel remain in short supply throughout the territory. Of this contribution, $59 million supports United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) programs in Gaza, while more than $12 million supports the work of other implementing partners, including those of the United States Agency for International Development, to provide emergency water, shelter, food, and healthcare. The United States remains committed to addressing the needs of the Palestinian people.- This assistance comes in addition to the $47 million in humanitarian assistance to Gaza announced by Secretary Kerry on July 21, for a total commitment of more than $118 million. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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