Ammon News - Norway's government said on Thursday it ​will give an additional ‌125 million Norwegian crowns ($13.17 million) in aid to the ​occupied Palestinian territories through ​the United Nations and ⁠the World Bank, including ​public sector budget support.

Norway ​recognised a Palestinian state in 2024 and chairs the international donor ​group for the ​Palestinians.

Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide ‌said ⁠in a statement the need for international support was "greater than ever".

Eide also ​criticised Israeli ​settlement ⁠activity in the occupied West Bank.

Norway ​is providing around 1 ​billion ⁠Norwegian crowns in assistance to the Palestinians in ⁠2026.


Reuters