Australia, Canada suspend UN agency funding after Israeli allegations
Saturday, 27 January 2024 Australia and Canada have suspended their funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, after Israel accused several employees of involvement in Hamas's October 7 attack. UNRWA said on Friday it had sacked several employees accused by Israel of involvement in the October 7 attack.
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees strongly criticised the "shocking" withdrawal of funding by several countries on Saturday (Jan 27). This move came after Israel accused some of the agency's employees of involvement in the October 7 attack by Hamas. In response, the UN chief, on...
Defence Minister Andrew Murrison has defended the government's decision to suspend funding to the UN's relief agency in Gaza following allegations that members were involved in Hamas' attack on..
Israel vows to stop UNRWA from operating after following the sacking of staff accused of involvement in the October 7 attack. Donors including Canada, UK, Italy,... IndiaTimes
Saturday, 27 January 2024
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