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Hamas attack - Philippe Lazzarini - UNRWA - US funding suspensionShocking allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in Hamas attack leads to funding pause by the US. Find out more!
The recent controversy surrounding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has caused a stir, with allegations emerging of UNRWA employees' possible involvement in the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack. This has led to the United States temporarily pausing its funding to the agency, pending further investigations. The suspension of funding comes in the wake of reports implicating twelve UNRWA staff members in the attack, triggering a ripple effect across multiple countries.
In response to the allegations, various nations, including Canada and Australia, have also suspended funding to UNRWA. The agency, which plays a crucial role in providing aid to Palestinian refugees, now faces a challenging time as it navigates through the fallout of these accusations. The situation highlights the complexities and sensitivities surrounding humanitarian aid in conflict-ridden regions.
Despite the turbulence, UNRWA remains committed to its mission of providing essential support to over 2 million people in Gaza. Philippe Lazzarini, the Commissioner-General of UNRWA, has emphasized the agency's dedication to delivering vital assistance to those in need, amidst the funding uncertainties. The impact of these developments on the humanitarian efforts in the region remains a point of concern for many.
In a show of solidarity, concerned organizations and individuals are closely monitoring the unfolding events and hoping for a swift resolution that upholds the principles of humanitarian aid. The outcome of the investigations and the subsequent actions taken by the involved parties will have far-reaching implications on the future operations of UNRWA and the welfare of Palestinian refugees in the region.
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The US is pausing funding for the UN agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, over allegations of staff involvement in the 7 October Hamas attacks.
Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary ... (UN News)
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UN relief agency investigating staff possibly involved in Oct. 7 Israel ... (CBC.ca)
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U.S. pauses UNRWA funding as U.N. agency probes Israel's claim ... (CBS News)
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Serious allegations against UNRWA staff in the Gaza Strip | UNRWA (UNRWA)
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UNRWA probes employees over suspected involvement in October ... (Aljazeera.com)
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees says it has opened an investigation into some employees Israel alleges were involved in the October 7 ...
Attaque du 7 octobre: l'UNRWA se sépare de «plusieurs» employés ... (Le Journal de Montréal)
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U.S. pauses funding after claims 12 UNRWA workers involved in ... (CTV News)
The United States is troubled by allegations that 12 UNRWA employees may have been involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and has temporarily paused ...
Guerre Israël-Hamas : l'UNRWA se sépare de « plusieurs » de ses ... (Le Monde)
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Attaque du 7 octobre | L'UNRWA se sépare d'employés accusés par ... (La Presse)
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U.N. agency in Gaza fires employees over alleged involvement in ... (NPR)
TEL AVIV, Israel — The main United Nations agency that provides aid to Palestinians in Gaza has fired multiple employees following allegations that they ...
Gaza : l'Unrwa congédie plusieurs employés, Washington suspend ... (FRANCE 24)
Dans le viseur des autorités israéliennes depuis longtemps, l'agence de l'ONU pour les réfugiés palestiniens (Unrwa) s'est séparée de plusieurs employés ...
U.S. suspends UNRWA funding after allegations that 12 staff took ... (National Post)
U.S. 'extremely troubled,' said State Department spokesman regarding UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East.
Une agence de l'ONU aidant à Gaza se sépare d'employés ... (Le Devoir)
Israël a accusé plusieurs employés de l'UNRWA d'être impliqués dans l'attaque du Hamas le 7 octobre.
UNRWA sacks staffers who allegedly participated in Oct. 7 attack ... (The Times of Israel)
Israel provided intel incriminating 12 employees of UN agency for Palestinians, allegedly also revealed use of organization's vehicles and facilities during ...
Canada suspends cash for UN agency serving Palestinians, amid ... (CTV News)
Canada is joining the United States in suspending funding for a UN agency that supports Palestinians, in response to allegations agency staff played a role ...
Canada suspends UNRWA funding after employees implicated in ... (National Post)
Canada is suspending funding to a controversial UN agency in Gaza after allegations this week that its employees participated in the Oct. 7 terrorist attack ...
Statement by Minister Hussen on allegations against staff of United ... (Canada.ca)
Today, I spoke directly with Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East ...
Déclaration du ministre Hussen sur les allégations contre le ... (Canada.ca)
Le 26 janvier 2024 – Ottawa (Ontario) – Affaires mondiales Canada. Le ministre du Développement international, l'honorable Ahmed Hussen, a fait aujourd'hui ...
Israel to seek to end UNRWA Gaza activities after staffers fired for ... (The Times of Israel)
FM Katz demands UN 'take immediate personal actions' against UNRWA leadership; after US halts funding, Canada and Australia also announce pause.
Palestinians slam suspension of UNRWA funding by some Western ... (Aljazeera.com)
Italy, Australia, US, Canada halt support after Israel accused UNRWA staff of involvement in Hamas's October 7 attacks.
Guerre Israël-Hamas : l'UNRWA critiquée par Israël et lâchée par ... (La Croix)
Après les États-Unis, l'Australie, le Canada et l'Italie annoncent, samedi 27 janvier, suspendre leur financement de l'agence de l'ONU UNRWA à Gaza, ...
CJPME condemns Canada's suspension of UNRWA funding as ... (Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East)
Montreal, January 27, 2024 — Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East (CJPME) is outraged by Canada's decision to suspend funding for UNRWA, ...
U.S. pauses funding to UNRWA after 12 staffers accused of ... (Axios)
The State Department on Friday said it is pausing additional funding for the UN Palestinian refugee agency after Israel alleged 12 UNRWA employees were ...
Guerre Israël-Hamas : qu'est-ce que l'UNRWA, dont plusieurs pays ... (Le Monde)
Créée en 1949, l'agence de l'ONU pour les réfugiés palestiniens est un acteur essentiel pour des millions de Palestiniens. Israël souhaite qu'elle ne joue ...
U.S. Suspends Funding to U.N. Agency Amid Claims Its Staff Were ... (TIME)
The United Nations fired several staffers at its Palestinian refugee agency over Israeli allegations that they took part in the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas, ...
UNRWA : à quoi sert l'agence de l'ONU pour les réfugiés ... (TV5MONDE Info)
Vendredi 26 janvier, l'UNRWA, l'organisation onusienne pour les réfugiés palestiniens, a annoncé se séparer de plusieurs de ses employés.
Statement on allegations about UNRWA staff and 7 October attacks (GOV.UK)
The FCDO has issued a statement in response to allegations that UN Relief and Works Agency staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel.
UNRWA's lifesaving aid may end due to funding suspension | UNRWA (UNRWA)
Over 2 million people in Gaza depend on UNRWA for survival as war and displacement continue - From Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner General.
Israël et le Hamas en guerre, jour 113 | Combats meurtriers dans le ... (La Presse)
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Des combats meurtriers dans le sud de Gaza, une agence de l'ONU ... (Le Devoir)
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