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Canada Announces $100 Million Aid Package for Palestine Amid Ongoing Conflict
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Core Announcement: $100 Million Pledge at the United Nations General Assembly
On Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new assistance package of $100 million for the Palestinian territories. The package splits into $80 million for humanitarian relief and $20 million for development and security initiatives, including additional funding for the multi-year Operation Proteus police-training program that currently operates in the West Bank and could be extended to Gaza when conditions allow.
Background & Context
Canada recognized the State of Palestine a year earlier, tying recognition to reforms by the Palestinian Authority. The pledge follows Ottawa’s broader policy shift, which includes banning imports of goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank and publicly opposing Israel’s planned E1 settlement expansion. Carney framed the aid as essential to preserving the “possibility of a two-state solution,” noting that the prospect remains distant without changes on the ground.
Data & Statistics
- Total new aid: $100 million ( $80 million humanitarian, $20 million development/security).
- Cumulative Canadian assistance since the October 2023 Israel-Hamas war: over $600 million for Palestinian civilians.
- Existing Operation Proteus funding: multi-year project with top-up funds included in the new $20 million allocation.
- Trade restrictions: Canada, alongside France and the United Kingdom, has prohibited the import of goods from West Bank settlements, citing settler violence as a justification.
Official Statements & Responses
In a meeting with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Carney reiterated the need for “pragmatic, practical action” to preserve the two-state vision, echoing Burnham’s call to match diplomatic support with concrete measures.
Verbatim Quotes
- “A year on, the prospect of a two-state solution remains distant,” — Mark Carney, images prime minister
- “Even if you don't see bombs falling every night, the rubble is still there,” — Alicia Phillips Mandaville, the acting CEO of Anera, another beneficiary