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UAE Pledges $15 Million for Rehabilitation of Jenin


The UAE has pledged $15 million in aid to support United Nations humanitarian operations in the West Bank city of Jenin after days of deadly violence

Thu 06 Jul 2023 | 12:52 PM
UAE pledges $15 million to rehabilitate the city of Jenin
UAE pledges $15 million to rehabilitate the city of Jenin
Amir haggag

The UAE has pledged $15 million in aid to support United Nations humanitarian operations in the West Bank city of Jenin after days of deadly violence.

Emirati Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed announced the allocation of $15 million to support the operations carried out by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), to provide urgent assistance to Palestinian families, especially the rehabilitation of losses in the city of Jenin and its camp, which witnessed During the last period, Israeli attacks had repercussions on thousands of people.

During his phone call with the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, the Emirati Foreign Minister discussed means of cooperation and support for the agency at various levels, stressing the UAE's commitment to supporting UNRWA and helping it overcome the challenges it faces.

The UNRWA Commissioner praised the services provided by the agency to the Palestinian refugees, calling for concerted international efforts to cease fire and revive the peace process in the Middle East.