Humanitarian aid groups are calling on the European Union to release 82 million euros in funding to the UNRWA aid agency, which provides crucial assistance to people in the Gaza Strip. The European Commission was scheduled to disburse the funds on Feb. 29, but as of Thursday morning, the payment had not been received by UNRWA.
The delay in funding has put UNRWA on the brink of financial collapse, jeopardizing its ability to provide food, water, and shelter to civilians in Gaza. The agency has been a lifeline for many Palestinians during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas.
