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oPt: Joint announcement on the International Peace Fund for Israel and Palestine
By Government of Canada at ReliefWeb
· June 12, 2026
· 2 min read
Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Australia, Canada, Israel, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . We are doing so at a moment of acute crisis in Israel and Palestine. The last three years have exacted a devastating and dehumanising toll on civilians and deepened mistrust a
Key takeaway We are doing so at a moment of acute crisis in Israel and Palestine.
Why this matters
The establishment of the International Peace Fund for Israel and Palestine marks a significant development in the pursuit of a two-state solution, with countries like Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom committing initial seed funding. By targeting trusted civil society organisations in both Israel and Palestine, the fund aims to strengthen moderates and marginalise extremists, including Hamas. This approach recognises that peacebuilding requires sustained effort to rebuild trust and strengthen cooperation between communities. The fund's focus on grassroots engagement and dialogue is crucial, given the deepened mistrust and division between Israelis and Palestinians over the past three years. As the fund complements existing diplomatic, humanitarian, and development efforts, its success will depend on the ability to build relationships, confidence, and shared understanding between the parties. The commitment of international partners to contribute financially will be closely watched, as will the fund's ability to direct resources effectively to organisations with demonstrated expertise in peacebuilding and dialogue.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Countries: occupied Palestinian territory, Australia, Canada, Israel, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland . We are doing so at a moment of acute crisis in Israel and Palestine. The last three years have exacted a devastating and dehumanising toll on civilians and deepened mistrust a
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