The government of Kosovo has allocated half a million euros in humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza, following the ceasefire earlier this month that ended the 15-month-long war in the Palestinian enclave.
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“The government hopes and calls for this temporary ceasefire to be used as an opportunity to achieve a lasting peace—a just peace based on a two-state solution,” Kurti said.
He emphasized that the war in Gaza has caused significant casualties and material destruction, making it crucial for other countries to provide assistance to Palestinians so they can “survive and rebuild their country.”
The ceasefire, which took effect on January 19, facilitated the release of hostages held in Gaza in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israel, while also allowing the delivery of humanitarian aid and the return of displaced Palestinians to their homes.
The war forced the displacement of Gaza’s population of 2.3 million, many of whom had to flee their homes multiple times, and caused extensive destruction across the enclave.
A damage assessment conducted by the United Nations and published this month revealed that clearing the more than 50 million tons of rubble left from Israeli bombardments could take up to 21 years.
The war in Gaza began on October 7, when Hamas launched an attack on Israel, killing around 1,200 people—mostly civilians—and kidnapping nearly 250 others. In response to Israel’s military offensive, more than 47,000 Palestinians, the majority of whom were women and children, have been killed in Gaza, according to the Ministry of Health in the Palestinian enclave.