Canada pledges nearly $100M for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

Canada announces over $99M to support organizations in delivering aid to Gaza, West Bank

'Canada reiterates its call to allow the free flow of humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in need,' says Ministry of Global Affairs - Anadolu Ajansı

Canada pledges nearly $100M for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

The federal Liberals are announcing nearly $100 million in humanitarian relief and governance support for Palestinians, days before a widely expected election.

Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly, who took over the international development portfolio last week, announced that funding would be provided to key agencies working in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Canada's Foreign Affairs Ministry announced on Friday that it has provided $29.7 million to Lebanon to provide vital assistance, including food, medical and health services, shelter, and drinking water. The ministry said in a statement: "The situation across Lebanon, including Beirut, remains volatile due to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Food insecurity, market disruptions, and mass displacement have led to an urgent need for shelte…

500+ congregations and communities pledge to become “Apartheid-Free”

500+ congregations and communities pledge to become “Apartheid-Free” lmullett@afsc.org Fri, 03/21/2025 - 09:38 Main content Paragraph PHILADELPHIA (March 21, 2025) – Over 500 communities have taken a pledge declaring themselves “apartheid-free.” Pledge signers commit to cut ties with Israel’s apartheid regime against Palestinians and to oppose all forms of racism, bigotry, discrimination, and oppression. These 500+ groups represent hundreds of…