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Presidential Determination

Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related To Gaza

President Obama authorized up to $20.3 million from the U.S. Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees and conflict victims in Gaza, citing urgent and unexpected needs. The funds may go to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations, plus administrative expenses for the State Department's refugee bureau.

Federal Register Open PDF 74 FR 6115

Impact dates

  1. Publication of memorandum in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Authorize up to $20.3 million from United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund for Gaza refugee and migration needs
  • Direct Secretary of State to publish memorandum in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • $20.3 million authorized for disbursement from Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund

Near term (90d)

  • Funds distributed to international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations for Gaza humanitarian operations

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Funding for Gaza during 2008-2009 conflict period carried geopolitical sensitivities regarding Israeli-Palestinian relations
  • Aid delivery in active conflict zone posed operational security challenges for implementing organizations
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