"UNRWA Funding Suspensions and Allegations: Japan Joins Israel in Taking Action"

Japan has suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees, joining the U.S., Germany, U.K., Canada, and other countries, due to allegations that some UNRWA staff members participated in a terror attack on Israel. Israel presented evidence implicating a dozen UNRWA employees in the attack, prompting Japan to call for a prompt and complete investigation by UNRWA. While U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres appealed for countries to resume funding, Israel's Ambassador to the U.N. criticized the call and urged for a comprehensive investigation before funding is reinstated. Norway, however, has decided to continue its funding to UNRWA despite the allegations.