Canada pledges aid for Palestine as UK and France demand action at UNGA
Summary
Canada has promised 100 million Canadian dollars to help Palestinians, mostly for humanitarian aid, and to support peace and security efforts. At the United Nations General Assembly, leaders from Canada, the UK, and France criticized restrictions on aid to Gaza and called for action to support a two-state solution between Israel and Palestine.Key Facts
- Canada is providing 100 million Canadian dollars ($71 million) in aid to Palestinians.
- 80% of Canada’s aid will be for humanitarian help, and 20% will support peace and police training in the West Bank.
- Canada opposes Israel’s E1 settlement plan and has joined 11 other countries in banning trade with goods from illegal Israeli settlements.
- Since the start of the conflict in Gaza, Canada has pledged over 600 million Canadian dollars ($426 million) to help Palestinian civilians.
- French President Emmanuel Macron criticized global leaders for blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned that failing to act on a two-state solution will reduce public trust in politicians.
- Both the UK and France have banned trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
- Leaders at UNGA emphasized the lasting importance of pursuing peace and humanitarian support for Palestinians.
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