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UNRWA Funding Crisis: Countries Suspend Support Amid Accusations

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Western countries pause funding to UNRWA over staff involvement in attacks, UN chief urges reconsideration

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is facing a funding crisis as several Western countries, including the US, Germany, Italy, Scotland, the Netherlands, and Finland, have halted their support. This decision comes after allegations surfaced that some UNRWA staffers were involved in Hamas attacks, leading to a diplomatic storm. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged donors to reconsider their funding withdrawal to ensure crucial services for Gazans are not disrupted.

The accusations against UN staffers in Gaza have led to a halt in crucial aid, raising concerns about the impact on Gaza's residents who heavily rely on UNRWA assistance. The agency, known for providing lifesaving aid in conflict-ridden Gaza, now faces uncertainty as funding remains paused. The situation highlights the delicate balance between humanitarian aid and political sensitivities in the region.

In a surprising twist, Japan has also suspended financial support to UNRWA, aligning with other donor countries' decisions. This suspension, along with the frozen aid from key nations, has forced UNRWA to halt all activities in Gaza. The repercussions of the funding suspension could have far-reaching effects on the already vulnerable population in the region.

In light of the funding crisis, the UN chief's calls for resumed support and the ongoing investigations into the allegations against UNRWA staff members have intensified the spotlight on the agency's operations. The intricate interplay between humanitarian aid, political accusations, and financial support underscores the complexities of providing assistance in conflict zones like Gaza.

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Which countries have cut funding to UNRWA, and why? (Aljazeera.com)

The UN urges continued funding to UNRWA's 'lifesaving' aid to Gaza, after some Western countries cut aid to the agency.

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

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Guterres: UN to punish staffers involved in 'terror,' urges UNRWA ... (CNBC)

Britain, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Finland on Saturday joined the U.S., Australia and Canada in pausing funding to the aid agency.

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Scottish aid to UNRWA agency paused after Hamas attack claims (BBC News)

The Scottish government has paused funding to a UN agency amid claims some of its staff were involved in Hamas attacks. Last year Scottish ministers ...

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UN chief urges countries not to pull funding over Israel attack ... (Financial Times)

Several countries halt support for UNRWA after agency said 'several' staff may have participated in October 7 attack.

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After US, Germany, Italy and other European Nations suspend ... (Times of India)

Several European countries, including Germany, Italy, Scotland, Netherlands, and Finland, have decided to suspend funding to the United Nations Relief and ...

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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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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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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.

Allegations about UNRWA staff members' involvement in the ... (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan)

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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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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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UNRWA funding suspension raises concerns about Gaza's ... (Greater Kashmir)

New Delhi, Jan 28: The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has called on countries that have suspended funding to reconsider their ...

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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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Japan pauses funding to UNRWA, says 'extremely concerned' about ... (Hindustan Times)

U.N. officials have urged countries, including top donors the U.S. and Germany, to reconsider their funding pauses for UNRWA. | World News.

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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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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 ...

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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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Japan suspends financial support to UNRWA amid allegations of ... (WION)

Japan has declared its decision to align with a cohort of nations and the suspension of financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for ...

Arab League says West's funding pause for UNRWA irresponsible (CGTN)

Arab countries and bloc on Sunday slammed the recent Western suspension of funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees ...

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What is the UNRWA? (Times of India)

Middle East News: Israel accuses UN agency employees of involvement in Hamas' terror attack; donor countries withdraw funding for UNRWA.

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What is UNRWA? Funding, Full Form and More Details Here (Jagran Josh)

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is a specialised UN agency dedicated to providing support for the ...

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UNRWA workers accused of kidnapping woman, taking part in ... (The Times of Israel)

Employees of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees kidnapped Israelis, transported ammunition and the body of a dead soldier, and took part in a murderous ...

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