Saudi Financial Support for Palestine: Saudi Arabia provided the fourth installment of its 2024 financial grant to Palestine, amounting to $10 million, raising the total aid for the year to $40 million. This funding supports critical sectors like healthcare and education, including hospital operations, medical supplies, and salaries for healthcare workers and teachers."
Amman, December 13, 2024 – In a ceremony held at the Saudi Embassy in Jordan today, Palestinian Minister of Finance Omar Al-Bitar received the fourth installment of Saudi Arabia’s financial grant to Palestine for the year 2024, amounting to $10 million. This latest contribution is part of Saudi Arabia’s continued and unwavering commitment to supporting the Palestinian people amid ongoing challenges.
The handover took place during a meeting between Minister Al-Bitar and Nayef bin Bandar Al-Sudairi, the non-resident Saudi Ambassador to Palestine and Consul General in Al-Quds. Al-Bitar expressed profound gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for its long-standing support of Palestine, which includes not only significant financial aid but also a strong advocacy for the legitimate rights of the Palestinian people. The Palestinian Finance Minister conveyed heartfelt thanks on behalf of President Mahmoud Abbas and Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa, who praised Saudi Arabia’s consistent political, economic, and humanitarian assistance.
Al-Bitar highlighted the critical importance of the financial aid in alleviating Palestine’s ongoing financial crisis, which has been exacerbated by recent Israeli policies. He emphasized that the support from Saudi Arabia is not only vital in providing immediate relief but also plays a key role in sustaining essential services and infrastructure in Palestine, particularly in sectors like healthcare and education.
In his remarks, Ambassador Al-Sudairi reiterated Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment to the Palestinian cause, noting that the Kingdom has long been a staunch advocate for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. He underscored that Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian, relief, and development assistance to Palestine had reached a total of $5.3 billion over the years. This funding has played a pivotal role in strengthening Palestinian resilience, supporting essential public services, and mitigating the economic and humanitarian challenges faced by the Palestinian people.
This fourth installment brings Saudi Arabia’s total aid to Palestine for 2024 to $40 million. These funds are earmarked for critical sectors that directly impact the lives of Palestinians, including healthcare, education, and public services. Specifically, the contributions help cover operating expenses for public hospitals, purchase much-needed medical supplies, pay salaries for healthcare workers and teachers, and provide for school-related expenses.
Saudi Arabia’s ongoing financial support is seen as a vital lifeline for Palestine, contributing to the resilience of its institutions and the welfare of its citizens during a period of immense difficulty. The Kingdom’s assistance is aligned with its broader foreign policy of advocating for Palestinian rights on the global stage and supporting international efforts aimed at achieving peace and stability in the region.
The ceremony today serves as a poignant reminder of the deep historical ties between Saudi Arabia and Palestine, and of the Kingdom’s role as one of the largest and most consistent donors to Palestinian causes. It also underscores Saudi Arabia’s continued commitment to alleviating the humanitarian challenges facing Palestine and to its steadfast support for the aspirations of the Palestinian people for an independent state.