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US, UK Suspend UNRWA Funding After Israeli Allegations

| Gaza War

The United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Germany, and other nations suspend funding to UNRWA after Israel alleges that 12 UNRWA staff participated in the October 7 attacks. UNRWA immediately dismisses the accused employees and pledges an investigation. The funding suspension, affecting the main humanitarian agency in Gaza, prompts warnings from UN officials that it could trigger catastrophic humanitarian collapse.

  • T1 UNRWA Official international
  • T1 US State Department Official western
  • T2 BBC Major western