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"US Military Deploys Aid for Gaza Pier Construction"
A U.S. Army vessel carrying equipment for building a temporary pier in Gaza is on its way to the Mediterranean as part of a plan to increase aid deliveries to the besieged enclave, bypassing Israeli control over land shipments. President Biden has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's approach to the war against Hamas and expressed support for Israel's right to pursue Hamas while urging attention to innocent lives lost. Palestinian casualties continue to rise, with at least 31,045 Palestinians killed since the war began. Efforts are underway to set up the temporary pier in Gaza for sea deliveries, backed by the EU, U.S., UAE, and other countries, as talks for a temporary cease-fire stall.
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"UNRWA Funding and Alleged Staff Involvement in Gaza Attacks: Israel's Revelations and Funding Freezes"
Several countries, including the US, Germany, and the EU, have suspended funding to the UNRWA following allegations by Israel, leaving the agency facing a $440m shortfall. However, Ireland, Belgium, Norway, Saudi Arabia, Spain, and Turkey are among the countries continuing to support the UNRWA, with Ireland pledging 20 million euros. The historical Irish struggle for independence has fostered a strong affinity for the Palestinian people, leading to ongoing support for their humanitarian needs.
"Biden Urged to Address Gaza Crisis Amid Allegations of UNRWA Involvement in Hamas Attack"
Progressive lawmakers and humanitarian aid groups are urging the Biden administration to reverse the funding pause for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) following allegations against a dozen of its members. Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Rashida Tlaib criticized the pause, emphasizing the potential humanitarian catastrophe for millions of Palestinians who rely on UNRWA's assistance. The National Security Council called for an investigation into the allegations, while humanitarian organizations warned about the impact of the funding suspension on Gaza's residents.
UNRWA Funding Cuts and Allegations: Impact on Israel-Hamas Conflict
Several countries, including the United States, Britain, Germany, Australia, and others, have suspended funding to the U.N. agency for Palestinians, UNRWA, following allegations of employee involvement in a Hamas attack. The move puts over 2 million people at risk, as UNRWA provides essential aid to Palestinians. The agency has launched an independent investigation, and U.N. Secretary General António Guterres stated that 12 employees were implicated, with nine terminated and one confirmed dead. The funding suspension could lead to a humanitarian crisis, as UNRWA may run out of money to meet the needs of Palestinians displaced by the war as soon as February.
Global Funding Suspended for UNRWA Over Allegations of Staff Involvement with Hamas
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged countries to reconsider their decisions to suspend funding to the UN agency assisting Palestine refugees (UNRWA) in order to ensure the continuity of its vital humanitarian operations. This appeal comes in response to serious allegations involving UNRWA personnel in a terror attack, prompting a full, independent review of the agency. Guterres emphasized the need to hold accountable any UN employee involved in acts of terror while ensuring that the humanitarian efforts of UNRWA, which support over two million civilians in the Gaza Strip, are not jeopardized due to the actions of a few individuals.
"Global Funding Paused for UNRWA Amid Allegations of Staff Involvement in Gaza Attack"
Eight countries, including the U.S. and U.K., have paused funding to the UNRWA amid allegations that 12 of its employees were involved in an attack on Israel. The UNRWA has terminated the contracts of the accused workers and called for an independent investigation. The funding pause, which accounts for a significant portion of the agency's budget, has raised concerns about exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where the agency provides vital aid to over 2 million people. Israel has accused the UNRWA of colluding with Hamas, while the UNRWA has denied these allegations.