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🚨 JUST IN: Netanyahu Urges EU to Pressure Egypt on Gaza Refugee Acceptance
After you read this tweet, read the tweet below on why this topic concerns me.
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This idea was discussed privately by various countries leading up to an EU summit.
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Egypt's President previously voiced opposition to any forced Palestinian displacement from Gaza.
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EU Leaders ultimately agreed that Egypt should focus on providing humanitarian assistance to Gaza, but should not be pressured into accepting refugees.
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The U.S. State Department expressed support for the safe passage of civilians leaving Gaza, but opposed any forced relocation of Palestinians outside the Gaza Strip.
Source: The Financial Times
DEPARTMENT OF STATE
OTHER
Migration and Refugee Assistance
For an additional amount for "Migration and Refugee Assistance". to
remain available until expended. to address humanitarian needs in. and to assist refugees from.
Ukraine: to assist refugees in response to the situation in Israel and in areas impacted by the
situation in Israel: and for additional support for other vulnerable populations and
communities: Provided, That such amount is designated by the Congress as an emergency
requirement pursuant to section 25 1 (b)(2)(A) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit
Control Act of 1985. as amended: Provided further. That such amount shall be available only if
the President designates such amount as an emergency requirement pursuant to section
251
This request would provide $3.5 billion to the Migration and Refugee Assistance (MRA)
account within the Department of State. Funding would provide lifesaving humanitarian
assistance to vulnerable or displaced people inside of Ukraine and taking refuge in the region as
well as for increased overseas humanitarian requirements of those affected by Russia's war in
Ukraine and its severe impacts around the world. There are an estimated 16 million people in
Ukraine and more than 6.3 million refugees in the region who rely on humanitarian
assistance. Russia's war on Ukraine has led to increased costs of basic needs and exacerbated
inflation worldwide, due to the suspension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is expected to
have severe impacts on global food security and malnutrition.
Funding would also provide life-saving humanitarian assistance in Israel, and in areas
impacted by the situation in Israel. These resources would support displaced and conflict-
affected civilians, including Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the West Bank, and to address
potential needs of Gazans fleeing to neighboring countries. This would include food and non-
food items, healthcare, emergency shelter support, water and sanitation assistance, and
emergency protection. This would also include potential critical humanitarian infrastructure
costs needed for the refugee population to provide access to basic, life-sustaining support. This
crisis could well result in displacement across border and higher regional humanitarian needs,
and funding may be used to meet evolving programming requirements outside of Gaza.