"UNRWA Funding in Jeopardy as Countries React to Allegations in Israel-Hamas Conflict"

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for continued funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, despite allegations of some employees' involvement in the Hamas attack on Israel. The US and several other countries suspended funding, leading to warnings of aid cutbacks for over 2 million Palestinians. Meanwhile, US negotiators are making progress on a potential two-month cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, with the release of hostages and increased humanitarian aid as key components. The International Court of Justice ruled that Israel must limit death and destruction in its Gaza offensive, placing added scrutiny on Israel's military conduct. The fighting has caused vast destruction and a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with urgent warnings about the largest health facility in Khan Younis.