Tánaiste Simon Harris welcomed Ireland’s participation alongside Belgium, Denmark, France, Iceland, Japan, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom in launching the Emergency Coalition for the Financial Sustainability of the Palestinian Authority. The coalition was created in response to the unprecedented financial crisis facing the Palestinian Authority (PA), aiming to stabilize its finances and ensure its continued ability to govern, deliver essential services, and maintain security—key factors for regional stability and the preservation of the two-State solution.
The coalition brings together a diverse group of countries and partners, many of which have already provided substantial financial contributions and pledged ongoing support. This collective engagement reflects broad international agreement on the necessity of preventing the collapse of the PA and safeguarding the foundations of peace.
Recognizing that short-term aid alone is insufficient, the coalition seeks to promote a sustainable, predictable, and coordinated approach. It will work with international financial institutions and key partners to mobilize resources, support governance and economic reforms, and ensure full transparency and accountability in the management of funds.
The coalition also called on Israel to immediately release all Palestinian clearance revenues and halt any actions that weaken the PA or threaten its stability. Ministers emphasized that such measures endanger not only Palestinian livelihoods and institutional integrity but also regional and international peace and security.
The initiative is open and inclusive, inviting all states and international organizations to join. Strengthening the PA’s financial foundations is seen as an investment in peace, stability, and security for Palestinians, Israelis, and the broader region. Through this effort, the coalition reaffirms its commitment to preserving the two-State solution and advancing a just, lasting, and comprehensive peace.
