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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pausing over $11 billion in projects due to the government shutdown, with funds allocated to lower-priority projects in major cities, as part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to cut federal spending and reduce workforce, amidst ongoing political disputes.
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.