UNRWA slams 'shocking' suspension of funding
The suspension of funding by multiple donor countries, which comes after Israeli allegations of UNRWA employee involvement in the October 7 attack, was strongly condemned by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Saturday. Their statement described the situation as "shocking."
- Middle East
- AFP
- Published Date: 12:11 | 28 January 2024
- Modified Date: 12:11 | 28 January 2024
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Saturday slammed the "shocking" suspension of funding by several donor countries following Israeli accusations that several UNRWA employees were involved in the October 7 attack.
"It is shocking to see a suspension of funds to the agency in reaction to allegations against a small group of staff," UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said in a statement, adding that the "lives of people in Gaza depend on this support".
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