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The Trump administration has suspended over $584 million in federal funding for UCLA, prompting the university to seek dialogue to restore the funds amid concerns over antisemitism and research cuts, with other universities like Columbia, Brown, and Harvard also facing similar cases.
Major donors, including the United States, have suspended funding to the main United Nations relief agency in Gaza following allegations that workers from the agency had taken part in attacks. This suspension could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and complicate Israel's strategy in the region.
Several nations have suspended funding to UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, following Israeli allegations that some of its staff were involved in Hamas attacks. Despite the lack of evidence shared by Israel, UNRWA terminated the contracts of accused employees and launched an investigation. The funding suspension has exacerbated Gaza's humanitarian crisis, prompting the UN to appoint an independent review group to assess the agency's operations. Donor nations are demanding a swift inquiry before resuming funding, while former UNRWA officials and experts caution against collective punishment and emphasize the agency's critical role in providing essential services to Palestinian refugees.
Japan has suspended funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees, joining the U.S., Germany, U.K., Canada, and other countries, due to allegations that some UNRWA staff members participated in a terror attack on Israel. Israel presented evidence implicating a dozen UNRWA employees in the attack, prompting Japan to call for a prompt and complete investigation by UNRWA. While U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres appealed for countries to resume funding, Israel's Ambassador to the U.N. criticized the call and urged for a comprehensive investigation before funding is reinstated. Norway, however, has decided to continue its funding to UNRWA despite the allegations.
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.
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.
Several key donor countries, including the US, Australia, Italy, and others, have halted funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, following accusations by Israel that some of its staff were involved in a Hamas attack. The US State Department suspended payments to the organization, while UNRWA has opened an investigation into the allegations and fired several staff. The countries suspending funding have called for thorough investigations and accountability, with the UN Secretary-General pledging to conduct an urgent and comprehensive independent review of UNRWA.
Israel has accused UNRWA staff in Gaza of involvement in Hamas' terror attacks, leading to the firing of several employees and funding suspensions from the US, Canada, UK, and Germany. The nature of the alleged involvement has not been specified, but UNRWA has terminated the contracts of the staff members and launched an investigation. The US is the organization's biggest donor, and the suspension of funding raises concerns about its ability to provide humanitarian relief in Gaza amid growing fears of starvation. Israel's relations with the UN have deteriorated, with senior officials criticizing Israel's conduct in Gaza, and the UN's top court ordering Israel to prevent genocide in Gaza.
Several Western countries, including the U.S., Canada, and Britain, have suspended funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, after Israel accused some of its employees of involvement in attacks. The suspension comes at a critical time as Gaza faces a worsening humanitarian crisis due to Israel's military campaign. UNRWA has been a vital lifeline in providing aid and services to Palestinians in Gaza, and the loss of funding could severely impact its ability to deliver humanitarian assistance to the population in need.
Several Western nations, including the US, Canada, Italy, Australia, and the UK, have suspended funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) following allegations of some employees' involvement in attacks. Palestinian officials and Hamas have criticized the decision, urging for its reversal, while the agency has initiated an investigation and fired several employees. Israel has praised the funding suspension and aims to halt UNRWA's activities in Gaza, while the UN chief has pledged to conduct an independent review.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has criticized the World Bank's decision to suspend new funding in response to Uganda's harsh anti-LGBTQ law, which includes the death penalty for certain same-sex acts. Museveni vowed to find alternative sources of credit and stated that Uganda would not give in to pressure from foreign institutions. The World Bank's existing portfolio of $5.2 billion in Uganda will not be affected by the funding suspension. Museveni expressed hope that the World Bank would reconsider its decision, while the government plans to revise its budget to absorb the potential financial impact of the lending suspension.
The Biden administration has halted funding to the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China, the lab at the center of the investigation into the origins of COVID-19, after it failed to provide necessary documents on safety and security measures. The lab has faced scrutiny over its research with viruses and the possibility that the virus escaped from the facility. The Biden administration's review concluded that the lab did not comply with federal regulations and should not receive federal funding. The report from the Director of National Intelligence did not provide any fresh conclusions on the lab's involvement, showing that intelligence agencies are divided on the origin of the pandemic.