Japan and Taiwan have both made significant donations to support Israel and Palestine amid the ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis. Japan has allocated $65,677 to Jordan's Medical Aid for Palestinians to purchase equipment for the medical center in the Hitten Palestinian refugee camp. The funding will be used to buy a new X-ray machine, electroencephalograph, and electromyograph, as well as to develop a neurology department. This donation aims to improve the quality of services and allow patients to receive more comprehensive medical care without being directed to a hospital outside the camp. Japan has been supporting various projects in Jordan since 1993, providing over $10 million in funding [64fe873e]. Meanwhile, Taiwan's representative office in Tel Aviv has donated NT$15.9 million (US$500,000) to Mercy Corps, an international NGO, to provide humanitarian assistance to people in the Gaza Strip affected by the Israel-Hamas war. The donation is being used to supply food, clean water, clothing, and tents to those in need in Gaza. The arrangements for the donation took about three months to complete, and the process was slow due to Taiwan's lack of presence in Gaza. Taiwan has previously made donations to Israel following an attack by Hamas. Taiwan is calling for all parties involved in the Middle East conflict to agree to a new truce and work towards peace in the region [762f6a1f] [64fe873e].
These donations from Japan and Taiwan, as well as the support from international NGOs like Mercy Corps, demonstrate the global commitment to supporting both Israel and Palestine during this challenging time. While Japan has a historical background of supporting the Palestinian cause and calls for moderation and a two-state solution, Taiwan's support for Israel remains strong despite international protests. The international community continues to make diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict and alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza [1c7e8884] [1f603d7d] [4955abf8].
Taiwan has sent US$500,000 in aid to the Palestine division of Mercy Corps to provide humanitarian relief to those affected by the war in Gaza. The funds will be used to distribute food, water, tents, clothing, and other items to people in Gaza. The Taiwanese donation to Mercy Corps matches the aid previously provided to Israel in March. The Taiwanese foreign ministry hopes for peace in the Middle East and condemns the Hamas attack on Israel. The donation comes as U.S. President Joe Biden threatens to withhold weapons from Israel if it invades Rafah. The city in southern Gaza serves as an entry-exit point for fleeing civilians and aid. The aid package is being distributed by Mercy Corps, an international non-governmental aid organization [ae39bb59].