Norway gives additional $13 million in aid to Palestinians
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
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
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
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Norway gives additional $13 million in aid to Palestinians
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