UN Chief Calls for Urgent Funds as Key Donors Withhold Support for Palestinians
TL;DR
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for urgent funding for the UNRWA, which aids Palestinian refugees, criticizing Israel's evacuation orders in Gaza that force civilians to move amid destruction. The agency faces a significant funding gap, with only enough resources to operate until September. Guterres condemned both Hamas' attacks and Israel's military actions, which have resulted in high civilian casualties. Despite funding suspensions from 16 countries due to allegations against some UNRWA staff, 14 have resumed support, and the U.S. has shown political backing but remains restricted from funding until 2025.
- UN chief urges funds for Palestinians, saying Israel is forcing Gazans 'to move like human pinballs' The Associated Press
- Despite UN appeal, US and UK don’t fund ‘critical lifeline’ to Palestinians Al Jazeera English
- Holy See pledges to continue its financial support to UNRWA Vatican News - English
- UN chief: There's no alternative to UN Palestinian refugee agency Voice of America - VOA News
- UNRWA director says enough funds donated to keep running until end of September The Times of Israel
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