The European Union has decided to continue funding UNRWA

EU funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) will continue and €50 million will be released next week. An investigation into Israel's claim that UNRWA officials aided Hamas on October 7 has been completed.

EU funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) will continue and €50 million will be released next week. This is stated in the message of the European Commission.

Yu has completed an assessment of NRVA staff following allegations of involvement in the October 7, 2023, attack by Hamas , the European Commission said.

"The steps taken by the United Nations and the commitments requested by the Commission from the NRVA have been taken into account," the report said.

According to the European Commission, based on the results, it was decided to allocate additional funds in the amount of 82 million euros for 2024, which should be provided through the NRVA. The total amount of aid will reach 150 million euros. 50 million euros will be transferred to the agency next week , the report said.

Funded by voluntary contributions from UN member states, NRVA has been a grassroots organization providing humanitarian aid to Palestine refugees in the areas of food, health, education and shelter since 1950.