IDB provides 15 Million assistance in-kind to Gaza

Cairo, February 02, SPA -- A new tranche of humanitarian assistance
provided by IDB's Al-Aqsa Fund has reached Egyptian Rafah crossing to
be handed over to Palestinian people in Gaza.


Mohammed Amer, a Relief Official of the Islamic Development Bank
(IDB) said the relief consignment is funded by Al-Aqsa Bank with a
value of 15 million pounds and includes 80 tons of medicines and
medical needs in addition to 120 tons of medical equipment and
integrated operating rooms and 1, 200 tons of sugar.

He said consignment is currently in coordination process to be
accessed to the Gaza Strip through the Rafah and the Al-Aujah
crossings.


--SPA