Brussels: EU Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib stated that the European Union's political and financial backing for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) "remains unwavering." On Tuesday, she reiterated the EU's commitment to supporting UNRWA in its humanitarian efforts through a post on her X account.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Hadja Lahbib mentioned that she had discussions with the agency's Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini concerning the recent concerning developments in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and East Jerusalem. She emphasized that "UNRWA continues its quality work for Palestine refugees," highlighting the ongoing partnership between the EU and UNRWA.