Britain joins EU-led Gaza recovery initiative with new funding pledge for humanitarian efforts

The UK will provide £10 million ($12 million) to support early recovery efforts in Gaza and join a new EU-led international initiative aimed at coordinating funding and practical assistance as Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper calls for renewed momentum behind the international 20-point Gaza peace plan, Anadolu reports. The government said in a statement Monday the funding would go to the UN Horizon Fund to support a Palestinian-led, UN-coordinated approach to early recovery. The program will focus on water and sanitation, healthcare, education, housing, debris clearance and reducing the risks posed by unexploded ordnance. The UK will also join the EU-led Team Gaza Initiative, a coalition of European and international partners designed to mobilize political support, funding and practical assistance for […]