UN aid agency chief 'shocked' as UK and others pause funding over claims staff involved in Hamas attack

January 27, 2024

The head of the UN refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) has said the decision by nine countries to pause funding for the aid agency is "shocking".

The suspension of funding by countries including the UK and US followed allegations UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel.

"These decisions threaten our ongoing humanitarian work across the region including and especially in the Gaza Strip," commissioner general Philippe Lazzarini said.

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