Australia, Canada suspend UN agency funding after Israeli allegations

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees strongly criticised the "shocking" withdrawal of funding by several countries on Saturday (Jan 27). This move came after Israel accused some of the agency's employees of involvement in the October 7 attack by Hamas. In response, the UN chief, on Sunday (Jan 28), called on donor states to "ensure the continuity" of funds to UNRWA. #UNRWA #FundingSuspension #IsraelHamasConflict #PalestinianAid #WesternCountries #InternationalRelations #HumanitarianCrisis #GlobalSupport #UNAgency #MiddleEastTensions #PoliticalDecision #FundsFreeze #DiplomaticImpact #HumanRightsConcerns #PeaceBuilding #CrisisResponse #UNSupport #AidForPalestine #FundingDilemma #GlobalSolidarity UNRWA, Funding Withdrawal, Israel-Hamas War, October 7 Attack, UN Chief, Palestinian Refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, Collective Punishment, Independent Review, Sustained Bombardments, Ground Operations, Humanitarian Crisis, Donor States, European Countries, Palestinian Enclave, Middle East Tensions, Accusations, Transparent Investigation, Western Countries, Political Decision, Conflict Resolution, Global Solidarity, Human Rights Concerns, Palestinian Aid ~HT.292~GR.123~PR.152~

Israel vows to stop UNRWA from operating after following the sacking of staff accused of involvement in the October 7 attack. Donors including Canada, UK, Italy,...