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Washington s pledge to fund the UN agency for Palestinian refugees was greeted with relief in Bethlehem, where residents hoped the promise may bring an end to the hardship of recent years.
“People need the support and help,” said Fatima Abu Salim, a resident of Bethlehem’s Aida refugee camp, after Washington announced a $150 million donation to the agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA).
“We’re very happy that they’re helping the Palestinian people,” said the 58-year-old, who arrived at a
health centre built by the agency.
The $4m project was funded by Saudi Arabia, providing doctors, dentists and a laboratory to nearly 7,000 residents, as well as Palestinians living beyond Aida.