US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $135 million in humanitarian assistance for the Palestinians, with a focus on water sanitation, healthcare, and other essential needs in Gaza, the West Bank, and surrounding areas.
Blinken made the announcement while in Qatar, bringing the total US aid to $1.2 billion since the war began after the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. He also reiterated a call for a ceasefire in Gaza to address the humanitarian crisis.
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Barron's
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