The EU pledged today more than €450 million for reconstructing Gaza

EU News 409/2014

Brussels, 12 October 2014
141012/01

High Representative/Vice-President Catherine Ashton has announced today the EU's pledge of more than €450 million for the reconstruction of Gaza.

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The EU is the largest aid contributor to the Palestinians, with substantial support for the benefit of the Gaza population: in the last ten years the EU has spent more than €1.3bn in the Gaza Strip. Following the conflict in Gaza in 2009, the EU pledged €436 million and has delivered €524.40 million.

Source and additional information:
http://www.eeas.europa.eu/statements/docs/2014/141012_01_en.pdf

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