JEDDAH: The Kingdom recently signed seven agreements with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) worth $111 million, the bulk meant for refugees in the Gaza Strip.
This was disclosed by Abdullah Al-Muallemi, permanent representative of the Kingdom to the United Nations. He was speaking at the UN headquarters in New York during a gathering held to mark the 65th anniversary of the UNRWA.
Al-Muallemi said the Kingdom would continue to support the Palestinian people. He said Saudi Arabia has given the UNRWA more than $500 million over the past 15 years.
He said the UNRWA was established in the wake of one of the world’s worst tragedies when Israel displaced more than 700,000 Palestinians. The UNRWA was the main support for the Palestinian people.
He accused Israel of failing to abide by international law and UN resolutions. The Zionist regime also refuses to seek a comprehensive solution by agreeing to the Arab peace initiative.
KSA pledges continued support for Palestinians
KSA pledges continued support for Palestinians
