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Famine in Gaza is being made ‘inevitable’, says UN rapporteur

Countries defunding UNRWA, the main aid distributer in Gaza, accused of collectively punishing more than 2.2 million Palestinians

The Guardian - UK

Israeli citizens protest, block aid trucks entering Gaza for hostages

Israeli citizens are protesting outside the Kerem Shalom crossing, blocking aid trucks to Gaza until hostages held by Hamas are released.

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UN chief urges donors to reconsider UNRWA funding withdrawal

António Guterres says loss of funding from US and others means aid into Gaza for whole of this month cannot be guaranteed

The Guardian - UK

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Which countries have cut funding to UNRWA, and why?

The UN urges continued funding to UNRWA’s ‘lifesaving’ aid to Gaza, after some Western countries cut aid to the agency.

Al Jazeera

UN Chief Urges Funding for Gaza Aid amidst Allegations

UN Secretary-General calls for continued funding of UNRWA after employees accused of involvement in Hamas attack. UN warns of humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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'Intensive Battles' Continue In Gaza As UN Chief Calls On Donors To Maintain Aid

Heavy fighting raged in Gaza Sunday amid a fierce row over the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees that has called its future into question.

International Business Times

UNRWA fund cuts by the West ‘collective punishment’ against Palestinians

The UN chief joins head of UNRWA calling on Western donor countries for ‘continuity’ in Gaza agency operations.

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Far-right Israeli ministers call for resettlement of Gaza – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can see our full report on the drone attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan here and our report on western countries’ decision to cut funding to UNRWA here. And see all coverage of the Israel-Gaza war and Middle East crisis here.

The Guardian - AU

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres calls for UK and allies to resume funding for Palestine aid work

Britain joined US in stopping funding work after 12 staff were said to have joined Hamas

Evening Standard

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 114

Several Western countries have suspended aid to UNWRA, a move criticised by Palestinians and top UN officials.

Al Jazeera

UN Agency In Gaza Under Fire After Oct 7 Involvement Claims

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees was under fire after staff members were accused of participating in the October 7 attacks, while fighting in Gaza sent more people fleeing south towards the Egyptian border.

International Business Times

‘War criminal’: Arab Americans rebuff Biden campaign outreach over Gaza

US Arab officials in swing state of Michigan say they will not discuss 2024 elections with Gaza ‘genocide unfolding’.

Al Jazeera

Israeli soldiers detain blindfolded Palestinians, sparking international concern

This informative content discusses the detainment of Palestinian individuals by Israeli soldiers and the pause in funding for UNRWA by certain countries.

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UN Agency Essential For Millions Of Palestinians

The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), shaken by accusations of staff involvement in Hamas's October 7 attack on Israel, has provided essential aid for Palestinian refugees since 1949.

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Democratic Congressman defends bipartisan border bill amid Republican pushback

Democratic Congressman Jake Auchincloss discusses the Senate border bill, addressing the crisis and the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

International Business Times

Gaza Battles Rage As Israel Vows To Shut Out UN Agency After War

Intense fighting raged Saturday in the Gaza city of Khan Yunis, the main theatre of conflict where the Israeli army is targeting the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas.

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Italy, Australia pause funding to UN agency amid terrorism allegations

Read about the temporary funding pause to UNRWA by Italy, Australia, and the US, following allegations of UNRWA employees' involvement in terrorist attacks...

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UK pauses funding for UN aid group over claims staff took part in Hamas attack on Israel

The UK has paused funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees following allegations that its members were involved in Hamas’ attack on Israel.

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The Guardian - UK

UK, US and other countries to pause funding for key UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees

Move by several countries comes after allegations that UNRWA staff took part in attacks on Israel last year

Al Jazeera

Palestinians condemn suspension of UNRWA funding by Western nations

Australia, UK, US and others halt support after Israel accused UNRWA staff of involvement in Hamas’s October 7 attacks.

International Business Times

Fighting Rages In Battleground Gaza City

Intense fighting raged Saturday in the Gaza city of Khan Yunis, the main theatre of conflict where the Israeli army is targeting the Palestinian Islamist militant group Hamas.

The Guardian - US

Middle East crisis: UK suspends support for UN’s Gaza aid agency after staff accused of involvement in Hamas attack on Israel – as it happened

UK joins US, Italy, Canada and Australia in suspending support for UNRWA following 7 October allegations

The Guardian - AU

Australia pauses UN agency funding as staff investigated for suspected role in 7 October attack on Israel

Penny Wong says allegations are deeply concerning as UNRWA investigates several employees accused of taking part in Hamas attacks

International Business Times

Civilians Trapped By Fighting In Gaza

Thousands of civilians were trapped in southern Gaza by bombardment and fighting between Israeli troops and Hamas fighters on Saturday, a day after the top UN court ruled Israel must prevent genocidal acts.

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US cuts aid to UN agency amid allegations of Hamas ties

The United States has cut off aid to the UNRWA following allegations that 12 of its employees played a role in Hamas' terror attacks. An investigation is u...

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