Spain has officially halted all arms exports to Israel since October 7, 2023, citing the Israeli war on Gaza where UN facilities, schools, and hospitals have been bombed. The Spanish Foreign Minister announced the suspension and confirmed the pledge of an additional $3.8 million in aid to UNRWA in Gaza. In a similar vein, Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs announced that Norway has transferred $26 million to UNRWA, calling it 'the backbone of humanitarian efforts in Gaza', despite some European countries freezing funds to the agency.
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
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 millions of people in extreme need. https://t.co/4dIcCaEEun
Spain has suspended all arms export licences to Israel since October 7, 2023, and has just pledged an extra $3.8 million in aid for UNRWA in Gaza. Spain is standing strong against the Israeli-US-UK-German-French genocide in Gaza. 🇪🇸 🇵🇸 https://t.co/3tiVKjUqI1
"@UNRWA has become our second home, after our first home was destroyed" As the largest humanitarian organisation in #Gaza - we will do whatever possible to continue our indispensable work for people in📍#Gaza At this critical moment #DonateToUNRWA: https://t.co/BAncZ2TnRb https://t.co/WzNiGN9kYn
"The Spanish Foreign Minister declared on Tuesday that Spain has suspended all arms exports to Israel since the start of the Israeli war on Gaza on October 7." https://t.co/rM747KgFsh
BREAKING: SPAIN HALT ALL ARMS EXPORTS TO ISRAEL Spain’s Foreign Minister confirms for the first time that it has halted all arms exports to Israel. Spain clarified that UN facilities, school and hospitals in the Gaza Strip are being bombed, urging all parties to comply with… https://t.co/JT8ZWhQOaq
Spanish Foreign Minister to Al Jazeera: "We have suspended all arms export licenses to Israel since October 7th." https://t.co/iGKdOu6r3h