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TunisiaThe European Union hosts a Ramadan Iftar in the Old City of Jerusalem
Representatives of the European Union joined more than 150 Palestinian for a Ramadan Iftar at Burj al Luq Luq Social Centre inside the old city. The event involved EU partners in East Jerusalem and beneficiaries of EU projects in the city.
The EU Head of Cooperation Alessandra Viezzer said: “We are happy to share an Iftar with our partners from the Palestinian civil society in East Jerusalem and this amazing group of lovely children and promising Palestinian athletes. Our work in East Jerusalem demonstrates our commitment to maintaining the Palestinian character of the city and supporting the Palestinians in East Jerusalem facing a tough reality.”
The EU is committed to support projects in East Jerusalem to reinforce the resilience of Palestinians in East Jerusalem. The EU funds this activity under the EU East Jerusalem Programme. The East Jerusalem Programme is a multi-sectoral investment that has grown to over 12 million Euros annually. The programme covers areas ranging from education to health.
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