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NRC Relocates to Amman, Cites Funding Cuts, Gaza Plan Threatened

4/23/2026

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The Norwegian Refugee Council moved its headquarters to Amman and now runs Gaza operations remotely after losing its Israeli registration.
Jan Egeland said rising food prices make staff salaries insufficient and soaring diesel costs have doubled expenses for NRC’s 1,500 vehicles.
Jan Egeland warned donor money is shifting to defence budgets, cutting aid, praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, and cautioned that Israeli military presence threatens its implementation.

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The Norwegian Refugee Council moved its headquarters to Amman and now runs Gaza operations remotely after losing its Israeli registration.
Jan Egeland said rising food prices make staff salaries insufficient and soaring diesel costs have doubled expenses for NRC’s 1,500 vehicles.
Jan Egeland warned donor money is shifting to defence budgets, cutting aid, praised U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan, and cautioned that Israeli military presence threatens its implementation.