Palestinians In Lebanon Protest Halt In Funding To UN Agency

Palestinian refugees protesting against some countries' funding cuts to UNRWA -- Lebanon hosts an estimated 250,000 Palestinian refugees, according to the agency (Credit: AFP)

Dozens demonstrated Tuesday outside the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees in Beirut against several countries' decision to suspend funding for the body after Israel charged some staff participated in Hamas's October 7 attack.

At least 12 key donor countries have said they will halt funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency following the accusations, while UNRWA has fired several employees and promised a thorough investigation into the claims.