Israel announces resumption of Qatari payments to Gaza ...Egypt

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel on Thursday announced it reached an agreement with Qatar for the Gulf Arab country to resume aid payments to thousands of families in the Gaza Strip, a step aimed at easing tensions with the Hamas-ruled Palestinian territory in the wake of an 11-day war in May. Qatar has provided hundreds of millions of dollars to Gaza’s poorest families in recent years. The funds have been a key source of stability for the impoverished territory, where unemployment is hovering at around 50%. But since the May war, Israel has blocked the payments, insisting on safeguards that none of the money will reach Hamas. Under the system before the war, some $30 million in cash was delivered in

Hence then, the article about israel announces resumption of qatari payments to gaza was published today ( Friday 20/08/2021 - 01:30 PM ) and is available on EGYPT INDEPENDENT ( Egypt ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Israel announces resumption of Qatari payments to Gaza )

Last updated : 20 August 2021 clock 01:30 PM

Also on site :

Israel announces resumption of Qatari payments to Gaza ...Egypt

How ‘The Comeback’ Handles Mickey’s Season 3 Absence After Robert Michael Morris’ Death

Martha Stewart Makes Appearance at Knicks Game After Accident

Andrew Scott Speaks Up for Short Films (and Irish Whiskey) With New Redbreast Partnership

Trump Admin Installs Christopher Columbus Statue Near White House

Immense damage seen in Iran’s streets after air strikes

'You're fired': IRGC mocks Trump with his own catchphrase after his 48-hour ultimatum

Harbour BioMed Reports the Online Publication of Phase I Results for HBM9378 (SKB378/WIN378), a TSLP-Targeting Antibody

Driver crashes over 30-foot retaining wall at Topgolf

Iconic '70s Singer, With Classic No. 1 Hit Song, Turns 83

JSW Indian Open 2026: Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh crowned singles champions

‘The Comeback’ Comes Back! Creators Lisa Kudrow and Michael Patrick King Break Down the Season 3 Premiere and Why This Is the End

NHL Reporter Jessi Pierce and Her Three Children Die in Minnesota House Fire

The Comeback Returns: Here's How Season 3 Premiere Handled Late Actor Robert Michael Morris' Absence

Iran unswayed by Trump's 48-hour deadline and threats to 'obliterate' energy infrastructure

Will President Trump send ICE agents to Boston’s Logan Airport?