Norwegian member of parliament Esmond Okrost submitted the nomination of his aid agent for the Palestinian refugees for the Nobel Peace Prize. UNRA is under global criticism for the involvement of its employees in the October 7 massacre and membership in the terrorist organization Hamas.
Okrost said he chose to submit the agency's candidacy because of "the work over the years to provide essential support to the Palestinians and the entire region" The United Nations claimed yesterday that there is no substitute for UNRWA's activities and that the organization has no alternative strategy.