ARAB AND WORLD

Wed 12 Jun 2024 9:51 am - Jerusalem Time

Australia pledges additional humanitarian aid to Gaza

The Australian Government has pledged additional funding for humanitarian aid in Gaza.


Today (Wednesday), the federal government announced an additional 10 million Australian dollars (6.6 million US dollars) to help the World Food Program meet urgent needs in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.


Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, International Development Minister Pat Conroy and Youth Minister Anne Alley, who represents Australia at an international conference on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, said in a joint statement the funds would provide life-saving food aid.

Tags

Share your opinion

Australia pledges additional humanitarian aid to Gaza

Newsletter

Be the first to know the most important breaking news as it happens.

Stay up to date with the latest news. Subscribe to our breaking news service delivered to your inbox daily.

By subscribing, you agree to our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.