Spain has declared that it will continue its financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), despite US and Israeli pressures. Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares made the announcement, emphasizing the importance of the agency and its role in alleviating the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Albares highlighted that the decision to maintain funding was made considering the agency's large workforce, where the issue only concerns '10 workers out of a total of 30,000'. The reaffirmation of support comes amidst reports suggesting potential funding freezes by various countries.
BREAKING: Spain announces that it will not suspend funding to UNRWA in Gaza. “Spain will maintain its support for UNRWA. The UN agency is indispensable and the funding helps alleviate the terrible humanitarian situation in Gaza.” — Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares https://t.co/EAjHXNukcv
BREAKING: 🇪🇸 Spain's Foreign Minister says the country will defy US/Israeli pressure and NOT suspend aid to the UN Relief and Works Agency saying the agency is "indispensable". https://t.co/FUUhGjoZ8n
🇪🇸🇺🇳‼️🚨 The Spanish Foreign Minister announces that Madrid will NOT suspend its funding for UNRWA. https://t.co/SBQPsn0EdN
#Breaking: Scotland: Contrary to the BBC report, we will NOT halt any payment to UNRWA https://t.co/xKsEavaIaM
The Spanish Foreign Minister announces that Madrid will not suspend its funding for UNRWA. https://t.co/NUyJbnP07Y
BREAKING: Spain's foreign ministry says the country will not suspend aid to the UN Relief and Works Agency
#Breaking: Spain: We will NOT halt funds for UNRWA https://t.co/C4ichv8M0f
The Spanish Foreign Minister: We will not freeze funding for UNRWA.
Spain will not suspend funding for UNRWA Foreign Minister @jmalbares emphasizes that this concerns "10 workers out of a total of 30,000”. https://t.co/P7epncFVGc