Saudi Arabia reaffirms status as a top UNRWA donor, warns funding gap threatens agency’s mandate

article author: Ephrem Kossaify Author: Tue, 2026-06-30 20: 56 UNITED NATIONS: Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its position as one of the largest donors to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, revealing that it has provided $835 million in development and humanitarian assistance through the agency over the years. It came as member states gathered at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday at a pledging conference for voluntary contributions to UNRWA. Main category: Middle East Tags: Saudi Arabia United Nations Palestinian cause UNRWA

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