"UNRWA Funding and Alleged Staff Involvement in Gaza Attacks: Israel's Revelations and Funding Freezes"
TL;DR
Several countries, including the US, Germany, and the EU, have suspended funding to the UNRWA following allegations by Israel, leaving the agency facing a $440m shortfall. However, Ireland, Belgium, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Turkey are among the countries continuing to support the UNRWA, with Ireland pledging 20 million euros. The historical Irish struggle for independence has fostered a strong affinity for the Palestinian people, leading to ongoing support for their humanitarian needs.
Topics:worldinternational-relations-humanitarian-aid#funding#gaza#international-relations-humanitarian-aid#ireland#israel#unrwa
- Which countries are still funding UNRWA amid Israel’s war on Gaza? Al Jazeera English
- Israel reveals 12 UNRWA staffers it says took part in Oct. 7, says 30 more assisted The Times of Israel
- Israel Says Over 30 UN Aid Workers in Gaza Participated in Hamas Attacks on October 7 - Israel News Haaretz
- UNRWA chief on what lies next for the agency as funding freezes begin to bite The New Humanitarian
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