Switzerland allocates $11 million to UNRWA in Gaza

The Swiss government proposed granting $11 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza resulting from the war between Israel and Hamas.
The government proposal, announced yesterday, Wednesday, after weeks of procrastination, represents half the amount that was initially scheduled to be paid to UNRWA in 2024.

Government spokesman Andrei Simonazzi explained that the Federal Council decided to disburse funds to UNRWA twice a year, which means that there will be a second decision this year.
The Federal Council said in a statement that “Switzerland’s contribution of 10 million Swiss francs to UNRWA will be limited to Gaza and will cover the most urgent basic needs such as food, water, shelter, basic health care and logistics services.”
The statement added, “Switzerland is fully aware of the difficult nature of the situation and recognizes the urgent need to take action.”