Iceland‘s contribution will be channelled through UNRWA, one of Iceland‘s long-standing humanitarian partners and the lead UN Agency mandated with supporting Palestine Refugees in the Near and Middle East. In September, Foreign Minister Gylfadóttir signed a multi-year framework agreement with UNRWA for the next five years. With this additional contribution, Iceland‘s total support to UNRWA in 2023 will be on a par with contributions in 2024-2028.“The hostilities unfolding in Israel and Gaza affect hundreds of thousands of ordinary civilians. Iceland has condemned the barbaric acts committed by Hamas and reminded Israel that international law and humanitarian principles must be upheld. Iceland will contribute to vital humanitarian efforts in response to the situation that is growing more serious by the hour. I hope that the countries of the world will stand together to consider the safety and conditions of ordinary citizens in their response to what is currently happening,” says Foreign Minister Þórdís Kolbrún Reykfjörð Gylfadóttir.
