The Australian Government has pledged additional funding for humanitarian aid in Gaza.

Today (Wednesday), the federal government announced an additional 10 million Australian dollars (6.6 million US dollars) to help the World Food Program meet urgent needs in Gaza amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong, International Development Minister Pat Conroy and Youth Minister Anne Alley, who represents Australia at an international conference on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, said in a joint statement the funds would provide life-saving food aid.