On September 29, 2024, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announces a significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to support the Palestinian people, in continuation of the gracious care of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom. This new development is a testament to the Kingdom's unwavering commitment to providing all forms of assistance and support to the State of Palestine.
As part of this commitment, the Kingdom will provide monthly financial support to the Palestinian brothers, with the aim of addressing the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip and its surrounding areas. The Kingdom reaffirms its significant efforts to communicate with the international community to cease hostilities, protect civilians, and deliver increased humanitarian aid to the Palestinian people. Saudi Arabia emphasizes its leadership's commitment to finding a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, ensuring that the Palestinian people can obtain all their legitimate rights and establish an independent state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
The Kingdom's commitment to the Palestinian cause is unwavering, and since the start of the crisis, it has exerted every effort to alleviate the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. The Kingdom has successfully led the ministerial committee appointed by the extraordinary joint Arab-Islamic summit, rallying unified Arab and Islamic support for the Palestinian cause. This effort has resulted in several friendly countries recognizing the State of Palestine, advocating for its full membership in the United Nations, and calling for an end to Israeli aggression and the lifting of the blockade on Gaza.
This latest assistance forms part of the ongoing support the Kingdom has provided to the Palestinian people for humanitarian, relief, and development purposes over the years. The total support has exceeded $5.3 billion, demonstrating Saudi Arabia's longstanding commitment to helping the Palestinian people. The Kingdom's continued support is a testament to its dedication to promoting peace and stability in the region and ensuring that the Palestinian people can live with dignity and prosperity.