Palestinian Authority and UNRWA to receive $233m from EU

The Palestinian Authority (PA) and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) will receive $233 million in funding from the European Commission, Middle East Eye via Wafa news agency reported on June 23rd.

The funding forms part of a three-year financial support package worth roughly $1.8 billion, which was announced in April 2024.

According to the commission, $173m has been allocated for the PA to guarantee that key public services are operating, such as salaries being paid to teachers, healthcare employees and civil servants. The PA has faced allegations of corruption and poor governance.

Middle East Eye via Wafa