"UNRWA Fires Staff Suspected of Involvement in October 7 Attacks, US Funding Paused"
UNRWA has fired 12 staffers accused of involvement in the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, following information provided by Israeli authorities. The US has suspended funding to the agency in response to the allegations, marking a significant shift from the Biden administration's previous support. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the need for a swift investigation into the matter during a call with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.