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<p>Following US cuts in 2018, the international community was able to step up and
meet the shortfall to UNRWA’s budget, allowing it to continue to provide essential
basic services to Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the West Bank, Syria, Lebanon and
Jordan. However, we recognise that these refugee populations need UNRWA to be on a
more secure financial footing. To that end, the UK is working with UNRWA and other
donors to help ensure its sustainability. This includes finding further cost savings
reforms, diversifying donor income, and encouraging multi-year funding commitments.
The UK is a leading donor to UNRWA and we plan to provide up to £80m to UNRWA overall
over the next two years. However, a long-term solution requires a just, fair, agreed
and realistic settlement for Palestinian refugees. Until that happens the UK remains
firmly committed to supporting UNRWA and Palestinian refugees.</p>
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