Canada Commits $50 Million for Humanitarian Aid in Gaza and West Bank
The funding aims to address worsening humanitarian conditions as protests over Canada's policies on the Israel-Hamas conflict disrupt Vancouver's largest container port.
- Canada announced $50 million in humanitarian aid to provide food, water, medical assistance, and protection services for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
- The aid will be distributed through the United Nations, the Red Cross, and other non-governmental organizations with operational capacity in the region.
- The announcement comes as Canada prepares to participate in a Cairo conference focused on scaling up humanitarian efforts and planning long-term reconstruction in Gaza.
- Protesters in Metro Vancouver blocked access to Deltaport, Canada’s largest container terminal, calling for an end to Canada's arms trade with Israel.
- The demonstrations coincided with the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, highlighting growing tensions over Canada's stance on the conflict.
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