"UNRWA Funding Scandal Deepens Amid Gaza Humanitarian Crisis"

The Biden administration sent millions in government assistance to UNRWA for FY24 before pausing new funding over allegations of terrorist ties, following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack in Israel. The U.S. had already earmarked $51 million for emergency aid to Gaza and the West Bank. Critics, including Sen. McConnell, have condemned the spending, while a bill to cut off U.S. funding for UNRWA has been introduced. UNRWA fired 12 employees allegedly involved in the attack and is conducting an investigation, while the State Department supports UNRWA's humanitarian work but emphasizes the need for accountability.