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UNRWA Funding Suspended: Chaos and Controversy Unravel in Gaza

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Find out why the US and other Western countries have paused funding for UNRWA amidst accusations of staff involvement in recent attacks in Gaza. Learn how this decision is impacting millions of Palestinians reliant on UNRWA for aid and support in the war-torn region. Read more about the unfolding drama and international backlash surrounding UNRWA's operations.

In a surprising turn of events, the US and several other countries have halted funding for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) over allegations of staff links to the Hamas attacks on October 7. This move puts at risk the vital aid and assistance provided by UNRWA to over 2 million people in Gaza, further escalating tensions in the region. The accusations have triggered a diplomatic storm with countries like the UK, Italy, and Australia also joining the funding suspension.

The UN agency's Commissioner General, Philippe Lazzarini, expressed concerns over the potential end of life-saving aid for millions in Gaza amidst ongoing conflicts and displacement. While Israel accuses UNRWA of connections to terrorists and demands the cessation of funds, Palestinians criticize the Western nations for their abrupt withdrawal of support. The situation has led to chaos and uncertainty in Gaza, with reports of people forced to sleep on sewage-flooded streets.

As the controversy unfolds, former New Zealand PM, Helen Clark, calls for a reconsideration of funding cuts, highlighting the catastrophic impact on the region. The Council for International Development in Aotearoa New Zealand urges continued support for UNRWA, emphasizing the crucial role it plays in aiding Palestinian refugees. Despite the allegations and frozen funds, the UN Secretary-General stresses the need to hold those involved in acts of terror accountable while urging donors to restore UNRWA funding to ensure essential services for Gaza.

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Hamas attack: US pauses UNRWA funding over claims of staff ... (BBC News)

The US is pausing funding for the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, over allegations of staff involvement in the 7 October Hamas attacks.

UNRWA's lifesaving aid may end due to funding suspension | UNRWA (UNRWA)

Over 2 million people in Gaza depend on UNRWA for survival as war and displacement continue - From Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner General.

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UK, Finland, Italy join US in halt to UNRWA funds; Israel wants it ... (The Times of Israel)

FM Katz accuses UN agency for Palestinians of ties to terrorists, after it sacks 12 staffers who allegedly participated in October 7 massacre; Hamas and PLO ...

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Palestinians slam suspension of UNRWA funding by some Western ... (Aljazeera.com)

Italy, Australia, US, Canada halt support after Israel accused UNRWA staff of involvement in Hamas's October 7 attacks.

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U.S. Suspends Funding to U.N. Agency Amid Claims Its Staff Were ... (TIME)

The United Nations fired several staffers at its Palestinian refugee agency over Israeli allegations that they took part in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, ...

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Statement on allegations about UNRWA staff and 7 October attacks (GOV.UK)

The FCDO has issued a statement in response to allegations that UN Relief and Works Agency staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel.

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UK pauses funding to UNRWA over claims staff were involved in ... (Sky News)

Israel has alleged that 12 members of the UN's Gaza aid group participated in Hamas' 7 October attack. The UK's decision comes after the US, Italy, ...

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What we know about Israel's allegations against UN staffers in Gaza (CNN)

The main UN agency in war-torn Gaza is in turmoil after Israel accused some of its staffers of involvement in Hamas' October 7 attacks.

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UNRWA chief 'shocked' after countries pause funding (Reuters)

The head of the U.N. refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) said on Saturday that nine countries' decisions to suspend funding over allegations staff were ...

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UNRWA claims: UN agency condemns aid halt over alleged help for ... (BBC News)

Nine countries pause funding for UNRWA over allegations its staff were involved in the 7 October attacks.

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Israel's war on Gaza live: Aid cuts are 'collective punishment ... (Aljazeera.com)

People fleeing Khan Younis are sleeping in streets flooded with sewage in Rafah as 7 countries suspend UNRWA funding.

Several nations pause funding to UNRWA over alleged staff ... (NPR)

The U.N. agency charged with providing relief to Palestinians has fired several employees over their alleged involvement in the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.

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More countries pause funds for UN Palestinian agency; Israel wants ... (RNZ)

Palestinians gather at UNRWA Logistics Base in Rafah, the Gaza Strip, the southern Israeli-occupied territory on 17 December, 2023.

Statement by the Secretary-General - on UNRWA | United Nations ... (UN News)

Any UN employee involved in acts of terror will be held accountable, including through criminal prosecution. The Secretariat is ready to cooperate with a ...

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UN chief urges donors to restore UNRWA funds frozen over Oct. 7 ... (The Times of Israel)

Guterres promises those involved in massacre will be held to account but says funding necessary to ensure crucial services for Gazans; 9 out of 12 suspects ...

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U.S., U.K. among 8 countries pausing funding to UNRWA amid ... (NBC News)

Core Western allies are part of a growing list of countries pausing funding to the UNRWA amid an investigation into allegations some workers participated in ...

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UN to punish staffers involved in 'terror,' urges UNRWA funding (Reuters)

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres vowed on Sunday to hold to account "any U.N. employee involved in acts of terror" after allegations that ...

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UNRWA fund cuts by the West 'collective punishment' against ... (Aljazeera.com)

The UN chief joins UNRWA chief calling on Western donor countries for 'continuity' in Gaza agency operations.

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What is UNRWA, the main aid provider in Gaza that Israel accuses ... (ABC News)

Israel's allegations that 12 employees of a United Nations agency were involved in Hamas' Oct. 7 attack have led several Western countries to cut off ...

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Key UN Gaza aid agency UNRWA runs into diplomatic storm (BBC News)

UNRWA is a lifeline in Gaza, but several countries have paused aid over claims staff helped attack Israel.

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U.N. Chief Calls for Resumed Funding of Palestinian Aid Agency ... (TIME)

The U.N. secretary-general called on countries to resume funding the aid agency amid allegations some staff were involved in Hamas' attack.

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UN chief urges donors to reconsider UNWRA funding withdrawal (The Guardian)

António Guterres says loss of funding from US and others means aid into Gaza for whole of this month cannot be guaranteed.

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France joins UNRWA fund freeze as Jordan warns against ... (The Times of Israel)

After allegations of staff participation in October 7 massacre, Paris holding off on donation to UN agency for first half of 2024; Turkey expresses concern ...

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UN chief urges countries to reverse UNRWA funding suspension (UN News)

Secretary-General António Guterres has appealed to the countries that suspended funding to the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) to reconsider ...

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New Zealand backs probe into UNRWA (Otago Daily Times)

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which supports Palestinian refugees, has fired several employees from its 13,000-strong Gaza workforce after ...

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What Is UNRWA, Aid Provider in Gaza Accused of Militant Links? (Voice of America)

The U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA, employs thousands of staffers and provides vital aid and services to millions of people across the ...

Freezing Aid To Gaza Israels International War Against The UNRWA (Scoop.co.nz)

Imperilled, tormented Palestinians in Gaza had little time to celebrate the January 26 order of the International Court of Justice.

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Former New Zealand PM urges Australia and west to reinstate ... (The Guardian)

The call came as an Australian government minister, Anne Aly, said she hoped the pause in funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees ( ...

Council For International Development Aotearoa New Zealand ... (Scoop.co.nz)

The Council for International Development (CID) Aotearoa New Zealand calls for New Zealand to continue their funding and support for the United Nations ...

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UNRWA worker said to take part in kibbutz massacre, another ... (The Times of Israel)

NYT reveals some details of Israeli accusations * Under US pressure, Israel said to okay UN visit to northern Gaza * Biden: US will respond to attack that ...

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Funding suspension forces UNRWA to halt all Gaza activities in ... (Mangalorean.com)

Philippe Lazzarini said on his social media X account on Sunday that the suspension decision is “regrettable,” stressing that the agency “relies on the support ...

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Afternoon Update: Australia urged to resume UNRWA funding ... (The Guardian)

Former New Zealand prime minister Helen Clark says cutting funding to the UN agency could have a 'catastrophic' impact.

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