Explainer: Why many countries have halted funding to UNRWA in Gaza
Sunday, 28 January 2024 Several key donor countries, including Britain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and Finland, have halted their funding to UNRWA following allegations of staff involvement in the Hamas attacks on Israel. The suspension of funds threatens the agency's ability to provide crucial aid to Palestinian refugees, especially in Gaza where UNRWA supports two-thirds of the population.
The UNRWA terminated Gaza-based staffers suspected of involvement in the October 7 attack. The US, a major donor, temporarily halted funding. UNRWA Chief Lazzarini called the allegations "shocking," emphasizing accountability. The conflict in Gaza, triggered by the attack, has caused substantial...
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..
Sunday, 28 January 2024
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