Newry: A company in Northern Ireland donated a day's worth of revenue to Oxfam Ireland's Gaza emergency appeal, public broadcaster RTE reported Tuesday. Rug retailer Kukoon in Newry donated £180,000 ($242,824) to Oxfam Ireland's Gaza emergency appeal after launching a social media campaign with an initial target of £40,000.

According to Anadolu Agency, Oxfam Ireland CEO Jim Clarken highlighted the significance of this donation during his visit to Kukoon's headquarters. He emphasized that it sends a message of hope and demonstrates the impact of practical actions in the region. Clarken noted that this was the first time a company had offered to donate an entire day's revenue, underlining the large scale of the donation.

Clarken also called for a ceasefire and increased humanitarian access to scale up efforts to provide essential aid to the people of Gaza. He described the day of the donation as "unique" and expressed hope that Kukoon's actions would inspire others.

Clare Walsh, who co-founded Kukoon with her brother Paul Vallely, acknowledged their initial concerns about public reaction and retail partnerships. Despite these concerns, they decided to proceed with the donation, believing it was the right thing to do.