Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Reuters
Reuters
Health

Biden pledges $100 million for Palestinian hospitals in East Jerusalem

U.S. President Joe Biden greets the U.S. athletes at Teddy Stadium, in Jerusalem, July 14, 2022. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday pledged an additional $100 million to support hospitals in East Jerusalem as part of a multiyear commitment aimed at helping Palestinian health services.

Biden made the pledge at the Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem ahead of a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas as he wraps up the first leg of his Middle East trip before leaving for Saudi Arabia.

"Today I'm pleased to announce the United States is committing an additional $100 million to support these hospitals, your staffs that work for the Palestinian people," he said.

(Reporting by James Mackenzie; Editing by Hugh Lawson)

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.