New Spanish funding for UNRWA
The Spanish government, led by Pedro Sánchez, has decided to inject 13.5 million euros into the United Nations Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), despite the criticism he has received. This decision is part of a larger package of € 84.5 million for various international organizations.
SUPORTE POLEMICA TO L’UNRWA
The decision to continue financing UNRWA has generated intense debate in Spain. Political parties like Vox and Catalan Alliance have expressed their opposition, arguing that the agency has been involved in suspicious activities, including a possible collaboration with terrorist groups such as Hamàs.
Reactions to the international community
Countries like Germany and the United States have decided to cut off their financial links with UNRWA, leaving Spain and Catalonia as exceptions in this context of distrust. The controversy is amplified by ongoing investigations involved in the agency members in violent incidents.
Commitment to international cooperation
Despite criticism, the Spanish government maintains that its commitment to international cooperation is firm. In addition to the 13.5 million destined for the UNRWA, aid has been approved for other organizations such as the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs of the United Nations and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Distribution of the funds
The aid package includes 25 million euros for the World Bank Pandemia Fund, as well as significant contributions to the Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations. Spain will also allocate funds to Ibero -American entities and international organizations such as the OECD.
Uncertain future
With the international community divided on the support of UNRWA, Spain is in a delicate position. The decision to continue funding may have implications both nationally and internationally, and the reactions of political parties and civil society will be decisive for the future of aid.