"U.S. Congress Doubles Down on Defunding UNRWA, Sparks Famine Warning in Gaza"
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The US House of Representatives voted to defund UNRWA, the UN agency aiding Palestinians, based on unproven allegations by Israel, despite the looming threat of famine for 1.1 million people in Gaza. The bill also includes $3.8 billion in aid to Israel and limits aid to the Palestinian Authority if it supports an ICC investigation against Israeli nationals. Despite other donors resuming funding, the US doubled down on defunding UNRWA, prompting criticism from members of Congress. Allegations against UNRWA staff have been questioned, and reports of torture by Israeli soldiers have emerged.
- U.S. Doubles Down on Defunding UNRWA — Despite Flimsy Allegations The Intercept
- Israel lauds US Congress vote not to resume UNRWA funding until at least 2025 The Times of Israel
- House sends Senate bill to avert shutdown The Hill
- Famine in northern Gaza is imminent as more than 1 million people face ‘catastrophic’ levels of hunger, new report warns CNN
- Congress Seeks to Bar Funding for U.N. Agency for Palestinians The New York Times
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