Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Turkey Supports UNRWA, Plans Ankara Office, Calls for Aid
The United Nations' agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, is getting more support from Turkey.
Turkey's president, Erdogan, said they will open an office in Ankara to help UNRWA.
He wants other countries to give UNRWA money and support too.
Turkey has already been giving UNRWA money.
This comes after Israel banned UNRWA because they said some employees were connected to Hamas.
UNRWA helps provide aid to Palestinians, but Israel is now controlling much of the aid that goes into Gaza.
Erdogan thinks it's important to help UNRWA so they can continue to help Palestinian refugees.
Turkey's President Erdogan announced UNRWA will open an office in Ankara.
Erdogan urged Muslim countries to increase financial and moral support for UNRWA.
The opening of the Ankara office aims to deepen Turkey's support for UNRWA.
Turkey has provided $10 million annually to UNRWA between 2023 and 2025, with additional aid in 2024.
Israel banned UNRWA, accusing it of employing members of Hamas.
- Who
- President Tayyip Erdogan and UNRWA.
- What
- Turkey announced that the UNRWA will open an office in Ankara and called for increased support for the agency.
- When
- Reported on Saturday.
- Where
- Ankara, Turkey.
- Why
- To deepen Turkey's support for UNRWA and counter Israel's ban.
Turkey/UN
Israel
UNRWA's Role
Turkey/UN
Advocates for UNRWA's continued operation and support for Palestinian refugees, condemning Israel's actions.
Israel
Israel banned UNRWA citing Hamas involvement and has restricted aid distribution, citing security concerns.
- Country
- Turkey
- Organization
- UNRWA
- Location of New Office
- Ankara
- Turkish Aid (2023-2025)
- $10 million/year
- Additional Turkish Aid (2024)
- $2 million + $3 million