EU to increase aid to Gaza by 25 million euros

Published November 6th, 2023 - 10:57 GMT
Ursula von der Leyen
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen speaks during a joint press conference with Ukraine's President following their talks in Kyiv on November 4, 2023. (Photo by Anatolii STEPANOV / AFP)

ALBAWABA - European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday said the EU is increasing its humanitarian aid for Gaza by 25 million euros ($27 million), AFP reported.

"By doing so the European Union will spend a total of 100 million euros in humanitarian aid for the civilians in Gaza," von der Leyen told EU diplomats in Brussels.