"In its attempts to help rebuild Gaza and sustain the Palestinian Authority (PA) to allow the Palestinians to take charge of affairs in Gaza in time, the European Union (EU) is hosting a Palestinian donor conference on Thursday, November 20, with as many as 60 delegations, including some from Arab countries. Palestinian Authority (PA) Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa is also expected in Brussels, as donors seek an update on reforms that have been implemented, and those to still be implemented before they pledge further financial resources."
"Since 2006, the EU has been assisting the PA in developing effective, accountable policing through the EU Mission for the Support of Palestinian Police and Rule of Law program, EUPOL COPPS. Now, it is considering expanding the program, and may train up to 3,000 Palestinian police officers who could later be deployed in Gaza. European foreign affairs ministers will consider the proposal on Thursday, along with the contributions each member state is willing to make."
"The EU is already the largest provider of aid to Palestinians and the PA, and says that disbursing a large part of the 1.6 billion ($1.7 billion) in aid announced for 2025 to 2027 will be linked to structural reforms. "In order to receive money," says Guillaume Mercier, an EU Commission spokesperson for international partnerships, the PA needs "to implement reforms," such as in the education sector, and restrict stipends to the families of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel's armed forces."
EU will host a Palestinian donor conference on November 20 with up to 60 delegations, including Arab countries. Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa is expected in Brussels as donors seek updates on reforms already implemented and on measures still required before further financial pledges. EU is the largest aid provider and links disbursing much of the announced 1.6 billion euros for 2025–2027 to structural reforms. The PA must implement reforms including in education and limit stipends to families of Palestinians imprisoned by Israeli forces. EU foreign ministers will also discuss Gaza security and possible deployment of trained Palestinian police.
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