Saudi Gazette report

BRUSSELS — A King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) delegation led by Dr. Hana Omar, Director of the Department of Partnerships and International Relations, participated in a crucial coordination meeting focused on the Gaza crisis.

The meeting, titled "Obstacles to Access and Possible Solutions," was part of the High-Level European Humanitarian Forum's third session. It was co-chaired by the European Commission and the French Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs and was organized in collaboration with the Kingdom of Belgium during its Council of the European Union presidency. The event took place from March 18 to 19, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium.

During her address, Dr. Hana Omar extended her gratitude for the organization of this timely and significant meeting, which comes in the wake of increasing hostilities and clear violations of international humanitarian law. She also acknowledged the dedication of humanitarian workers in Gaza and extended condolences to the families of those who have lost their lives in recent conflicts.

Dr. Omar underscored Saudi Arabia's concerted efforts to mitigate the effects of the ongoing crisis in Gaza. Highlighting a notable initiative, she mentioned that since last November, King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman led a nationwide campaign through the "Sahim" relief platform to aid the Palestinian people in Gaza. This campaign has successfully gathered over $180 million in donations from the leadership and the Saudi public to support those affected by the crisis.

The forum also addressed the growing global humanitarian needs in countries experiencing crises, underscoring the critical need for enhanced cooperation and partnerships. It brought together affected nations, donors, international stakeholders, the European Union, and its member states to discuss sustainable and effective solutions to humanitarian challenges, with a particular focus on the situation in Gaza.