Stories concerning the involvement of UNRWA workers within the 7 October assaults are exceptionally critical. These acts had been clearly condemned by the United Nations Secretary-Basic.
They affirm the pressing want for swift, agency measures to make sure that the Company focuses on its mandate in a spirit free from calls to hatred or violence. We’re ready for the investigations launched in latest days to shed full mild on what occurred and be accompanied by concrete measures to be carried out rapidly.
Given the disastrous humanitarian state of affairs in Gaza, France selected to extend significantly its humanitarian assist to Gaza’s civilians. Amongst different issues, it contributed almost €60 million to UNRWA’s actions in 2023.
France has not deliberate any additional funds within the first quarter of 2024, and can resolve when the time comes the way to act at the side of the United Nations and the primary donors, whereas making certain that each one its calls for for transparency and for the safety of help are correctly taken under consideration.