Denmark has committed $8.9 million in humanitarian assistance to support Palestinians facing severe winter flooding. The Danish Foreign Ministry designated $3 million of this total for UNRWA to assist those impacted by the extreme weather conditions. Another $6 million will go to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Fund to finance broader relief operations in inundated zones. Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen emphasized that urgent relief is necessary as winter conditions intensify the regional crisis.
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Denmark is deploying millions in targeted funding to combat the impacts of harsh winter w…: Denmark is deploying millions in targeted funding to combat the impacts of harsh winter weather in Palestine.
International aid agencies will manage the distribution of resources to ensure emergency…: International aid agencies will manage the distribution of resources to ensure emergency relief reaches flooded communities.
Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen confirmed that delivering winter assistance remains…: Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen confirmed that delivering winter assistance remains vital to addressing the escalating crisis.
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Denmark pledges $8.9m in aid for Gaza amid severe winter flooding
13 November 2026 12:32 GMT
Denmark has announced $8.9m in humanitarian aid for Palestinians, including an emergency allocation to help people affected by flooding in Gaza.
The Danish Foreign Ministry said it would provide 20 million kroner ($3m) to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, to help those affected by severe winter weather.
“Severe winter weather is worsening the crisis in Palestine,” Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said.
“We must ensure that essential humanitarian aid reaches the affected population during the winter months.”
Denmark also pledged a further 40 million kroner ($6m) to the Occupied Palestinian Territory Humanitarian Fund, which mainly supports humanitarian operations in Gaza, where heavy rains have flooded displacement camps.