Norway, represented by Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide, has affirmed its support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) by contributing 275 million crowns ($26 million) to the organization, which is dedicated to providing assistance to Palestinian refugees. This move comes at a time when other European countries have frozen funds to UNRWA. The Foreign Minister emphasized the critical role of UNRWA as 'the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza.' The contribution, which could increase if necessary, follows recent concerns about the agency's financial stability. Additionally, UNRWA has received a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.
Norway gives $26 mln to UNRWA this year, more could come https://t.co/sI0YArltOb https://t.co/nP8rlEb8CL
⚠️ NORWAY GIVES $26 MILLION TO UNRWA THIS YEAR, MORE COULD COME (Reuters) Norway is giving 275 million crowns ($26 million) this year to the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) and could increase that sum if needed, it said on Friday, days after the agency warned it… https://t.co/HpNY0ZuEtP
UNRWA Gets Nobel Peace Prize Nomination - https://t.co/toK3viIqlm
JUST IN: Norway has transferred $26 million to the UN Relief and Works Agency, calls it 'the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza'
BREAKING: ⚡ 🇧🇻 Norway with a middle finger to Israel The Minister of Foreign Affairs: "Today, Norway transfers $26 million to @UNRWA, the UN Agency that supports Palestinian refugees. UNRWA is the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza. Its services are critical for… https://t.co/ciAT2PZHDS
Hamas has no better friend in Europe than Norway! Whereas just about every democracy and country in Europe has frozen funds to @UNRWA, Norway is still writing out blank checks. @NorwayMFA @EspenBarthEide @NorwayinIsrael https://t.co/oJuFheFqiL