As other countries resume funding, the Coalition is urging a cautious approach before lifting a freeze on $6m for key Palestinian refugee agency.
Already a subscriber?The Coalition has cautioned against restoring funding for the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency without assurances it will not be used to support terrorism and that staff members complicit in the October 7 terror attack against Israel have been dealt with.
“And we continue to call for not just humanitarian support, and we’re giving consideration to the range of support that can be given, including through other forms as well, in terms of essential food and lifesaving delivery there.“But we understand as well that part of the problem is getting access into Gaza. And we consistently have called for that access to be given. And we’re working with like-minded countries as well to make sure that that can occur.
Israeli intelligence last week identified another two UNRWA teachers alleged to have been involved. Israel released audio of one purportedly boasting about kidnapping a female hostage.Reuters reported last week that UNRWA staff detained by Israel were coerced into claiming links existed between the UN agency and terror group Hamas, according to a UNRWA report. Reuters was unable to independently verify the claims.
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