PARIS: France is set to host an international humanitarian summit for the civilian population in Gaza on November 9, Western media reported on Friday.
Media reports quoting diplomatic sources said the conference would help to coordinate aid for the besieged Palestinian enclave.
Though France has offered its support for Israel after October 7 Hamas strike, there has been growing concern over civilian casualties in Gaza due to heavy bombardment by Israel that has killed thousands of incident people including women and children.
President Emmanuel Macron confirmed to reporters that the conference would take place.
Head of states, foreign ministers to attend the conference
Head of states and foreign ministers of different states are likely to attend the conference. Important regional stakeholders such as Egypt, Jordan and the Gulf Arab countries will be invited as well as Western, European powers and G20 members, except Russia.
International institutions, including the United Nations and Arab League, and non-governmental organizations functioning in Gaza will also be present.
The Palestinian Authority would be present; however, Israel will not be invited. France Paris would inform Israel of the initiative and the work decisions taken out at the conference.
The conference will be able to mobilize financial resources with different sectors identified for emergency support based on U.N. evaluations of the immediate needs and the opening of strictly humanitarian crossing points into Gaza.
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The moot would also try to re-establishing the supply of water, fuel and electricity for Gaza.
According to diplomatic sources the conference will also enable all participants to take stock of the support already being channeled to civilians in Gaza, evaluate requirements and announce fresh financial and other commitments.
France is also sending two helicopter carriers to Gaza as it works with Israeli and Egyptian authorities to find a way out to give medical assistance to people affected by the bombings in Gaza.
