Discover why countries like Italy, UK, and the US are pausing funding to UNRWA over claims of staff involvement in Hamas attacks. Find out the impact on Gaza's aid and the UN's response.
The recent decision by Italy, UK, and the US to halt funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has stirred up a diplomatic storm. Allegations of staff involvement in Hamas attacks on Israel have prompted a wave of suspensions, with Australia, Canada, and others joining in. The repercussions of these actions on Gaza's aid provision and the UN's operations are now under scrutiny.
In response to Israel's claims that 12 UNRWA employees were linked to the October 7 massacre, countries like Italy have taken a firm stance by suspending financial support. The UK's decision to follow suit reflects growing concerns about the agency's integrity. As the funding pause continues, uncertainty looms over the future of humanitarian aid in Gaza and the stability of UNRWA's operations.
The UNRWA chief expressed shock at the funding suspensions, emphasizing the impact on the agency's lifesaving work in Gaza. Despite the challenges, the UN Secretary-General affirmed that any UN employee involved in terrorist activities will face accountability, signaling a commitment to upholding the organization's integrity.
In a twist of events, countries like Ireland have chosen not to suspend funding, highlighting differing approaches to handling the allegations against UNRWA. As the situation unfolds, the debate over funding accountability and the agency's operational continuity intensifies, raising crucial questions about the future of aid provision in conflict-ridden regions like Gaza.
Italy has decided to suspend financing of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani says.
Italy has decided to suspend financing of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Saturday.
These measures were taken in response to the alleged involvement of 12 UN agency employees in the October 7 massacre.
Australia, Canada and Italy have suspended their funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, after Israel accused several employees of involvement.
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After claiming UNRWA staff were involved in the events of October 7, Israel is now seeking to stop the refugee agency's vital activities in Gaza.
Agency is investigating employees suspected of involvement in the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Along with the United States, Australia, Canada and Italy has suspended financing of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA)
The US is pausing funding for the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, over allegations of staff involvement in the 7 October Hamas attacks.
Italy, Australia, US, Canada halt support after Israel accused UNRWA staff of involvement in Hamas's October 7 attacks.
The UK will temporarily pause funding to the UN's relief agency in Gaza over claims members were involved in Hamas' attack on Israel.
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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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โWe remain committed to getting humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza who desperately need it.โ The relief agency has played a key role in providing aid for ...
The UK will suspend funding for the UN's relief agency in Gaza over claims that a number of its employees were involved in Hamas's attack.
The UK will temporarily pause funding to the UN's relief agency in Gaza over claims members were involved in Hamas' attack on Israel.
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The US and UK are among countries to pause funding to the relief agency after Israel claimed some of its staff participated in the October 7 attacks.
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Nine countries pause funding for UNRWA over allegations its staff were involved in the 7 October attacks.
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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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 is a lifeline in Gaza, but several countries have paused aid over claims staff helped attack Israel.