Ireland pledges €20 million to UNRWA amid Gaza crisis and Israeli ban

Ireland pledges €20 million to UNRWA amid Gaza crisis and Israeli ban

Ireland has announced a significant €20 million funding package for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), reinforcing its support for humanitarian efforts in Gaza. The announcement by Tánaiste Simon Harris comes at a crucial time, as UNRWA faces operational challenges following an Israeli ban that took effect on January 30. This latest contribution … Read more

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Ireland Announces €20 Million Support for UN Palestinian Refugee Agency Amid Funding Crisis

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin, has declared a €20 million aid package for the United Nations Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) during a news conference in Dublin. The announcement follows a meeting with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini. UNRWA, facing a funding crisis since Israel’s allegations linking its staff to a Hamas-led attack, has … Read more