Switzerland supports Gaza peace plan with CHF20 million

CHF 20 million to support the Gaza peace plan Keystone-SDA

The Swiss foreign office will immediately allocate CHF10 million to humanitarian aid in Gaza. It is releasing a further CHF10 million to support the Palestinian Authority's reforms and promote inter-religious exchanges.

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The government was briefed on these measures on Wednesday.

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) is granting these amounts in order to provide short-term support for the United States peace plan for the Middle East, which complements the New York Declaration adopted by the UN General Assembly in September.

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In its press release, the Federal Council welcomes the progress made since the ceasefire came into force in Gaza on October 10, such as the release of hostages and the improved flow of humanitarian aid.

However, according to the Federal Council, this remains insufficient at this stage. In addition to financial aid, Switzerland will provide technical expertise in the fields of international humanitarian law, disarmament and mine clearance.

Translated from French by DeepL/mga

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