6 months ago
Democratic lawmakers push to restore funding for UN agency with alleged Hamas ties
Democratic Effort to Reinstate UNRWA Funding
Democratic lawmakers are pushing for the restoration of US funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). The agency, crucial for providing aid to Palestinians, had its funding suspended following allegations of staff involvement in the October 7 attacks on Israel.
We cannot allow that. It is shameful that the United States has decided that it's not going to be there for people who are in danger of dying every single day.
While other donor countries have resumed funding, the US maintains its suspension. Supporters of the bill emphasize UNRWA's vital role in humanitarian aid, while critics argue that restoring funding could indirectly support terrorism.
- Democratic representatives introduce bill to restore US funding for UNRWA.
- UNRWA faced allegations of staff involvement in October 7 attacks on Israel.
- US remains the only major donor country to maintain funding suspension.
- Bill sponsors emphasize UNRWA's crucial role in providing aid to Palestinians.
- Critics argue restoring funding could indirectly support terrorism.
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