The United States has decided to cut off aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) operating in Gaza, following allegations that 12 U.N. staffers played a role in Hamas's October 7th terror attacks. An investigation into these claims is currently underway. The State Department has condemned the agency's actions and suspended funding until the investigation provides further clarity on the matter.
The decision to halt aid marks a significant shift in U.S. policy, as the administration had previously supported UNRWA. The agency operates not just in Gaza, but also in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and the West Bank.
