Unexpected Urgent Refugee and Migration Needs Related To Gaza

In simple terms

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

Record & deadlines

Jan 27, 2009Signed
Signed by the President
Feb 4, 2009FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 74 FR 6115
Federal Register PDF
Date TBD
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

Secretary of State · Department of State

What to expect

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