HELSINKI, Sept 24 (Reuters) – Norway’s government announced on Thursday that it will provide an additional 125 million Norwegian crowns ($13.17 million) in aid to the occupied Palestinian territories, channeling the assistance through the United Nations and the World Bank, including direct public sector budget support.
The funding comes as Norway, which recognized a Palestinian state in 2024, continues to lead international efforts as chair of the donor group for the Palestinians. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide emphasized in a statement that the need for international support in the region has never been greater.
Eide also voiced strong criticism of ongoing Israeli settlement activity in the occupied West Bank, describing such actions as obstacles to peace and stability in the region.
For 2026, Norway has committed approximately 1 billion Norwegian crowns in total assistance to support Palestinian communities and institutions.
($1 = 9.4941 Norwegian crowns)
(Reporting by Essi Lehto, editing by Louise Rasmussen and Terje Solsvik)
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