Press Release: Middle East: Commission allocates EUR 34 million in humanitarian aid to vulnerable Palestinian populations in the West Bank and Gaza and in Lebanon

As announced by Commissioner Louis Michel, the European Commission has allocated €34 million in humanitarian aid for vulnerable Palestinian populations in the West Bank, Gaza and Lebanon. This will enable an urgent and forceful response to the worsening humanitarian situation, including the delivery of food, emergency employment, health and psycho-social support, water and sanitation services, shelter rehabilitation, protection and coordination. These activities will be implemented by UN agencies, NGOs and the Red Cross. Funds are channelled through the Commission's Directorate-General for Humanitarian Aid (ECHO).