Egypt and Norway prepare for humanitarian Gaza conference in Cairo

News March 08, 2024 / By: Bjørn H Amland

Norway continues its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, talking to all parties in the Palestinian conflict, including Hamas. Norway is, with Egypt, preparing for a humanitarian conference for Gaza in Cairo. Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide says a plan for the conference is ready to go. The Norwegian Refugee Council confirms that it rejected an inquiry from Swedish Sida about taking over funds intended for UNRWA.

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