UN chief fears for ‘millions’ of Palestinians amid UNRWA funding shortfall
Summary
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that millions of Palestinian refugees face serious risks due to a $100 million funding gap for the UN agency UNRWA. He highlighted funding cuts and restrictions by Israel, which have forced UNRWA to reduce its aid work in Gaza, the West Bank, and neighboring countries.Key Facts
- UNRWA provides aid, education, healthcare, and shelter to 2.6 million Palestinian refugees.
- There is a $100 million shortfall in funding for UNRWA, causing cuts in services.
- The United States stopped funding UNRWA in January 2024 after accusations against some agency staff related to the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack.
- A UN investigation found possible involvement of nine UNRWA employees but no proof against others accused.
- UNRWA was established in 1949 to help Palestinians displaced by the creation of Israel.
- Israel has imposed restrictions on UNRWA’s work in the occupied Palestinian territories.
- Since October 2023, 390 UNRWA staff have been killed by Israeli actions in Gaza.
- UN Secretary-General called UNRWA a key stabilizing force and urged countries to provide urgent financial support.
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