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UNRWA Blasts “Additional Collective Punishment” as U.S. and 12 Other Countries Halt Aid

HeadlineJan 29, 2024

In Gaza, Israeli attacks have killed at least 373 Palestinians since Friday, when the International Court of Justice ordered Israel to take all possible measures to prevent genocide in Gaza.

In another major development, the United States and at least 12 other nations have suspended funding to UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, after Israel accused 12 employees of the agency of taking part in the Hamas attack on October 7. UNRWA is one of the largest employers in Gaza with a staff of over 13,000. It provides essential aid to most of Gaza’s 2.3 million residents. The agency responded to Israel’s allegations by firing nine employees. The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, condemned the freezing of funds at a time when famine is looming in Gaza. He said, “Palestinians in Gaza did not need this additional collective punishment. This stains all of us.”

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh urged countries to reverse their decision to freeze UNRWA funds.

Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh: “The suspension of aid is in line with the Israeli plans for the forced evacuation of our people from Gaza into Egypt. The suspension of aid comes at the most difficult times, at a time when the International Court of Justice has called for an immediate supply and increased supplies and international aid into Gaza. UNRWA provide aid for 1.7 million Palestinians in Gaza.”

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