The British Foreign Office announced that the £21 million support would continue to be paid to UNRWA, according to a statement by Minister David Lammy. Lammy emphasized that humanitarian aid to Gaza was a moral imperative and drew attention to the importance of UNRWA.
“UNRWA is at the heart of humanitarian efforts. “No single agency is big enough to meet the need in Gaza,” Lammy said. He also reassured that UNRWA ensures its impartiality and strengthens its procedures.
Minister of Development Anneliese Dodds said the situation in Gaza was unsustainable and stressed that UNRWA played a critical role in the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Of the £21 million the UK will provide to UNRWA, £6 million will go to those in urgent need in Gaza and the West Bank, and £15 million will go to basic needs in the West Bank.
Developments Regarding UNRWA
- The UK has conveyed its decision to continue funding UNRWA to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
- Development Minister Dodds will meet with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini to assess activities in Gaza.
- On January 27, the UK suspended its support following accusation that some UNRWA staff were involved in the attacks.
| Support Amount | Area of Use |
|---|---|
| £6 million | Urgent needs in Gaza and the West Bank |
| £15 million | Basic needs in the West Bank |
