The European Union is suspending aid to Palestine due to the escalation of the conflict with Israel.
This was announced on October 9 by the European Commissioner for European Union Enlargement and Neighborhood Policy Oliver Varhelij on the social network H.
What aid is the EU suspending?
As Varhelii reported, the European Commission, which is the largest donor to the Palestinians, is reviewing the entire aid package of 691 million euros.
According to the European Commissioner, all payments are suspended and a review of all projects begins.
He also said that all new budget proposals, including those for 2023, have been postponed.
The scale of terror and brutality against Israel and its people was a turning point, – Vargelius noted.
Earlier, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Galant announced the beginning of a complete blockade of the Gaza Strip.
The head of the Israeli Ministry of Energy, Israel Katz, clarified that the supply of fuel and electricity was interrupted yesterday, and today the water supply is stopped.
According to the latest information, the number of Israeli deaths exceeded 800, and about 2,500 people were injured. More than 100 Israelis, including high-ranking military personnel, were captured by Palestinian troops.
According to the Palestinian Ministry of Health, 560 people were killed and 2,900 injured in the Gaza Strip.
