US Suspends Funding to UNRWA Amidst Allegations of Staff Misconduct

The Biden administration's decision follows accusations of UNRWA staff involvement in attacks against Israel, sparking a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The Biden administration suspended funding to UNRWA, the main humanitarian agency for Palestinian refugees, after allegations that some staff members participated in attacks against Israel.
The suspension has exacerbated the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where UNRWA's support is crucial for the survival of thousands amid Israel's military assault.
UNRWA faces a funding shortfall of $65 million by the end of February, threatening its ability to pay its 13,000 workers in Gaza from March.
Countries around the world have frozen their contributions to UNRWA, with Spain recently announcing a contribution of 18.5 million euros in light of the freezes.
An independent investigation into UNRWA's alleged violations of U.N. neutrality, led by former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna, is set to begin on February 14.