The situation in Gaza is catastrophic, and @UNRWA is the most important humanitarian organization there. Norway continues our support for the Palestinian people through UNRWA. International support for Palestine is needed now more than ever
Norway in Palestine
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Norway in Palestine
@NorwayPalestine
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Joined August 2015
- Replying to @NorwayPalestineWe need to distinguish between what individuals may have done, and what UNRWA stands for. The organisation's tens of thousands of employees in Gaza, the West Bank and the region are playing a crucial role in distributing aid, saving lives and safeguarding basic needs and rights
- Replying to @NorwayPalestineReports that UNRWA staff were involved in the attacks on Israel on 7 October are deeply disturbing and, if true, completely unacceptable, Norway welcomes UNRWA's investigation into the matter. We expect full transparency.
- We are devastated to learn that our dear friend, media freedom defender Belal Jadallah from Norway’s longtime partner @PressHouseGaza, has been killed. We will continue to work to fulfill Belal’s dream of protection for all journalists everywhere. May his soul rest in peace
- Agreement on budget support to Palestine: 100 mill. NOK will be spent on health, incl. medicine and treatment in East Jerusalem hospitals. In this difficult situation, Norway urges all donors to support PA institutions and services to the population in all parts of Palestine
- We mourn Palestinian Human Rights Defenders Nour Naser Abu Al-Nour and Dana Yaghi, killed with their families in attacks on Rafah and Deir Al-Balah. Both were brilliant young lawyers working for Norway’s partner @pchrgaza, defending women’s rights
- A new Norwegian medical team from NORWAC has arrived in Northern Gaza, Palestine. We support the life-saving work they doEt nytt medisinsk team fra NORWAC er framme i Gaza. Vi støtter dette arbeidet og vi er svært takknemlige for den livreddende jobben de gjør. Det er ingen trygge steder i Gaza. Jeg gjentar at Israel har plikt til å beskytte sivile og hjelpearbeidere.
- Iftar in the ruins of Fakhri Abu Diab’s house in Bustan, occupied East Jerusalem. The homes of several families here have been demolished by Israeli authorities. This injustice must stop. Norway supports local organisations helping Palestinians suffering human rights violations
- Palestinian flag outside Oslo City Hall today in solidarity with the Palestinian people and in support of the two-state solution, 75 years years after the UN passed resolution 181 in favor of the establishment of two states
- Terrible scenes in several West Bank towns, including Turmus Ayya. Palestinians are attacked and their property is destroyed by Israeli settlers, causing injury and fear. Perpetrators must be held fully accountable, civilians must be protected
- Gratulerer med dagen fra oss til alle nordmenn i Palestina og venner av Palestina i Norge. I dag på 17. mai, grunnlovsdagen vår, ønsker vi oss fred og frihet for alle 🕊️
- Massive destruction in Jenin camp, including in this @UNRWA health clinic. Reports that hundreds of homes have been damaged. Vital services and infrastructure, especially electricity and water supply, must be restored quickly
00:00 - Norway's Minister of Foreign Affairs Anniken Huitfeldt on Israel's decision to list six Palestinian NGOs as terrorist organizations: - This decision will shrink the already limited space for civil society engagement in Palestine, in particular the space for human rights work.
- Congrats to our Palestinian champions from Gaza, winning the Gold Medal in the world’s largest youth football tournament, @NorwayCupOslo! So proud of you. Mabrouk! 🇵🇸🥇⚽️💪🏼
