As the fighting between the Israeli army and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, the government has decided to provide free blankets, plastic sheets, etc. through United Nations agencies to the people of the Gaza Strip in Palestine, where a serious humanitarian crisis continues. .
In the Gaza Strip in Palestine, fighting between the Israeli army and the Islamic organization Hamas continues, creating a serious humanitarian crisis, with many civilians killed, including those waiting for aid supplies to be distributed and those who took refuge in UN facilities. it is continuing.
In response to this situation, the government decided at a cabinet meeting on the 26th to provide relief supplies free of charge to the people of the Gaza Strip through UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees).
The project will provide 5,000 blankets, 10,000 water containers, 4,500 plastic sheets, and 8,500 sleeping mats.
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi said, ``To date, the Japanese government has provided a total of $75 million in humanitarian aid and supplies through JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency), and will continue to respond to local needs. We will continue to swiftly and constantly consider support in line with this."