"UNRWA Funding Crisis Imperils Lives in Gaza"
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Hundreds of thousands of lives in Gaza are at risk as the US and its allies freeze funding to UNRWA, the primary aid agency in the territory, following reports of staff involvement in attacks. The funding freeze could lead to widespread famine and death, as UNRWA warns it may run out of money this month. The agency has struggled to operate effectively in Gaza amid Israeli restrictions on aid deliveries and widespread bombing. Other aid agencies do not have the capability to fill the gap left by UNRWA, and the risk of famine in Gaza is increasing every day.
Topics:world#funding-freeze#gaza#humanitarian-crisis#international-affairs#palestinian-refugees#unrwa
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