Mogherini: Continued Support for UNRWA 'Crucial' to Peace Deal

European Union foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini pledged continued support on Tuesday for UNRWA, the United Nations agency that assists Palestinian refugees.

"The work they [UNRWA] do is crucial for the perspective of an agreement between Israel and Palestine," Mogherini said, adding that the agency's contribution "provides the political space toward achieving a peace deal and building a Palestinian state."

UNRWA is also important for the political process in Gaza, Mogherini said, calling Palestinian reconciliation "essential for the perspective of a viable state of Palestine."

Besides the agency's role in the Israeli-Palestinian so-called peace process, UNRWA plays an essential part in working toward stability throughout the Middle East, Mogherini said. "Investing in UNWRA is also investing in our collective regional security," she stated.

Mogherini vowed that the EU will continue to financially support UNRWA and called on established donors as well as those "less engaged" to step up their efforts with regards to donating to the agency.