Canada commits to spend $50 million on humanitarian aid for the Gaza Strip

OTTAWA — The Canadian government announced today it will provide an additional $50 million for humanitarian assistance in the Gaza Strip and neighbouring areas.

International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen issued a statement saying the government will ensure none of the money goes to Hamas, the militant group that launched a series of terror attacks on Israel two weeks ago.

Hussen said the money will be used to provide the Palestinian population with food, water, medical assistance, protection services and other life-saving aid.

The new funding is in addition to $10 million Canada committed last week for humanitarian assistance in Gaza.