UNRWA could run out of Gaza funding in a month as many in West cut aid
The US paused funding to the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees while it reviews allegations that 12 of the agency’s employees were involved in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel.

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5 developments- Jan 26, 2024US pauses UNRWA funding after employees accused of Oct. 7 involvement
- Jan 27, 2024Only right-leaning coverage:Palestinians slam suspension of UNRWA funding by some Western nations
- Jan 28, 2024What is UNRWA, the main aid provider in Gaza that Israel accuses of militant links?
- Jan 29, 2024Only lean-left coverage:UNRWA Funding Cut Is ‘Collective Punishment'
- Jan 30, 2024Only center coverage:UNRWA loses funding after charges that some employees took part in Hamas attack
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4 viewpointsUNRWA funding cut after Israel accuses employees of Oct. 7 role
U.S., U.K. among 8 countries pausing funding to UNRWA amid allegations 12 employees were part of Oct. 7 attack
Several nations pause funding to UNRWA over alleged staff involvement in Hamas attack
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6 viewpointsUNRWA loses funding after charges that some employees took part in Hamas attack
Several nations pause funding to UNRWA over alleged staff involvement in Hamas attack
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5 viewpointsWhat is UNRWA, the main aid provider in Gaza that Israel accuses of militant links? - The Daily Reporter
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5 articlesUNRWA says fund cuts by the West ‘collective punishment’ for Palestinians
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