U.N. Clears One UNRWA Worker, Suspends Investigations into Four Amid Insufficient Evidence

Several countries reinstate UNRWA funding following independent review, while U.S. maintains suspension due to congressional restrictions.

U.N. has cleared one UNRWA worker and suspended investigations into four others due to lack of evidence from Israel regarding alleged Hamas links.
Eight cases remain under investigation by the U.N., with further meetings with Israeli authorities scheduled.
Independent review finds no evidence to support claims of widespread Hamas ties among UNRWA staff, leading to funding reinstatement by several countries.
U.S. continues to withhold funding for UNRWA until March 2025, following a congressional mandate.
UNRWA faces severe financial challenges, with a funding shortfall threatening its operations amid ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.