The United Nations agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, has been a lifeline to people in Gaza. But the agency saw funding cuts after Israel accused it of having ties to Hamas. UNRWA says it could deliver aid much more effectively and safely than the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" which operates with US and Israeli backing. We speak with Juliette Touma, communications director with UNRWA.
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Showing posts with label UNRWA. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 25, 2025
UNRWA Spokesperson Slams New US-backed Aid System, Says It's Made of 'Primarily Mercenaries'
Jun 25, 2025 | The United Nations' human rights office has slammed Israel for the deaths of hundreds of Gazans trying to get aid through a new delivery system. A spokesman said the Israeli military had repeatedly shot and shelled people as they tried to reach the aid stations. On Tuesday, 27 people were killed at an aid site, according to medics. The UN says over 400 people have been killed near aid hubs since the Israeli and US-backed "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" started operating. That group has denied responsibility for the deaths, and Israel has said it will review some of those incidents. But the UN says an impartial investigation is needed.
The United Nations agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, has been a lifeline to people in Gaza. But the agency saw funding cuts after Israel accused it of having ties to Hamas. UNRWA says it could deliver aid much more effectively and safely than the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" which operates with US and Israeli backing. We speak with Juliette Touma, communications director with UNRWA.
The United Nations agency for Palestine refugees, UNRWA, has been a lifeline to people in Gaza. But the agency saw funding cuts after Israel accused it of having ties to Hamas. UNRWA says it could deliver aid much more effectively and safely than the "Gaza Humanitarian Foundation" which operates with US and Israeli backing. We speak with Juliette Touma, communications director with UNRWA.
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Saturday, January 27, 2024
Britain Suspends Funding for UN Aid Agency Implicated in Oct 7 Attack
THE TELEGRAPH: Foreign Office says it is ‘appalled’ by claims UN workers were involved in Hamas massacre of Israelis
Britain has suspended its funding for the United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) after 12 of its employees were accused of taking part in the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
The Foreign Office said it was “appalled” by the claims as it followed the United States, Canada, Australia and Italy in putting its funding on hold.
Israel has vowed to ban the UNRWA from operating in Gaza once the war is over after the agency sacked the workers on Friday.
Foreign Office documents show Britain has given UNRWA £27 million in aid since October 2022.
A memorandum of understanding between the Foreign Office and UNRWA shows Britain planned to hand it a further £2 million on April 15 and £9 million on October 1 this year.
But the Foreign Office has now said it is “temporarily pausing any future funding of UNRWA whilst we review these concerning allegations”.
“We remain committed to getting humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza who desperately need it,” it added. » | Tim Sigsworth and Edward Malnick, Sunday Political Editor | Saturday, January 27, 2024
Britain has suspended its funding for the United Nations aid agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) after 12 of its employees were accused of taking part in the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
The Foreign Office said it was “appalled” by the claims as it followed the United States, Canada, Australia and Italy in putting its funding on hold.
Israel has vowed to ban the UNRWA from operating in Gaza once the war is over after the agency sacked the workers on Friday.
Foreign Office documents show Britain has given UNRWA £27 million in aid since October 2022.
A memorandum of understanding between the Foreign Office and UNRWA shows Britain planned to hand it a further £2 million on April 15 and £9 million on October 1 this year.
But the Foreign Office has now said it is “temporarily pausing any future funding of UNRWA whilst we review these concerning allegations”.
“We remain committed to getting humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza who desperately need it,” it added. » | Tim Sigsworth and Edward Malnick, Sunday Political Editor | Saturday, January 27, 2024
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