UNRWA

Trump administration freezes half its funding of UN’s Palestinian relief agency

A Trump administration spokeswoman said the president wanted other countries to step up contributions to UNRWA.

Netanyahu proposes alternative to US funding of Palestinian refugee agency

U.S. support funds should be “gradually shifted” to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees, which has “clear criteria for supporting genuine refugees, not fictitious refugees."

Nikki Haley says US may also cut funding to UN’s Palestinian relief agency

The United States is the largest single donor to UNRWA, contributing $368 million of its $1.2 billion annual budget last year.

Israel

Hamas tunnel discovered under UN school in Gaza

Israel

Terror tunnel discovered under UN schools in Gaza

Israel

Gaza Palestinian loses UN position over alleged ties to Hamas

Global

Canada reinstates funding to UN agency that aids Palestinians

Israel

UN official: UNRWA staff sanctioned for inciting violence against Jews

Israel

Gazans storm U.N. building over aid stoppage

Israel

Gaza rebuilding halted for lack of funds

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