"UNRWA Staff Implicated in October 7 Attacks Prompt US Funding Pause"

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) has launched an investigation into several employees suspected of involvement in the Oct. 7 attacks in Israel by Hamas, severing ties with those staff members and prompting the U.S. to pause additional funding to the agency. UNRWA's Commissioner-General has taken immediate action to terminate the contracts of the staff members and conduct an investigation, while the U.N. chief has called for an independent review of the agency. The Israeli government has accused UNRWA of complicity with Hamas, while UNRWA has denied the allegations and provided aid to war-torn Gaza.