On Monday, December 18, 2023, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, decided to donate an amount of 100 million Qatari riyals to the “Palestine Duty” campaign launched by Qatar, in order to collect donations to help the people of the Gaza Strip, against the backdrop of the Israeli aggression against The sector, according to what was reported by Al Jazeera satellite channel.

“Palestine Duty” is a campaign launched by the Regulatory Authority for Charitable Activities, in order to help those affected by the aggression on the Gaza Strip, in partnership with the Qatar Red Crescent Society and “Qatar Charity”, and in cooperation with the Qatar Media Corporation (Qatar TV).

Country aid package

The Emir of Qatar’s contribution comes in addition to a package of initiatives and contributions made by Qatar for the residents of the Gaza Strip.

Wednesday, December 13, 2023, Qatar pledged to provide $50 million in humanitarian aid to the residents of the Gaza Strip, in addition to 100 scholarships for Palestinian youth.

Doha's pledge is added to its list of commitments towards the Strip, such as providing health care for 1,500 wounded Palestinian civilians, and supporting 3,000 children who lost their parents in this war, in addition to providing nearly 1,500 tons of medical aid, food supplies, and urgent basic needs, including a field hospital.

The Qatari Foreign Ministry statement, in conjunction with Doha’s participation in the Second World Refugee Forum held in Geneva, stated that Qatar pledges to “provide $50 million as an initial humanitarian aid package, targeting refugees, displaced persons, the wounded, orphans, and those affected by the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.”

He also pointed out that the Qatari announcement also includes "providing 100 scholarships to Palestinian youth, through the Al-Fakhoora program of the Education Above All Foundation."