The United Nations defended its appeal for continued funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) after the United States urged donors to stop supporting the agency, citing allegations of infiltration by Hamas. U.S. Ambassador Jeff Bartos, speaking at UNRWA’s annual pledging conference, criticized the agency's approach and called it a 'subsidiary of Hamas.' He urged governments to redirect their funding to the Board of Peace, a U.S.-led initiative aimed at providing a governance framework and economic recovery for Gaza. In response, U.N. spokesman Stéphane Dujarric emphasized UNRWA's humanitarian role and its mandate from the General Assembly. The U.S. stance contrasts with support from several European countries, including the UK and France, which reaffirmed their commitment to UNRWA. The funding dispute is compounded by demands from UN Watch for an investigation into UNRWA's leadership regarding allegations of Hamas infiltration.
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US Calls for Withdrawal of Funding from UNRWA Amid Concerns of Hamas Infiltration
The United States has called for an end to funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), citing concerns about Hamas infiltration. In contrast, the United Nations and several European countries continue to support the agency, emphasizing its humanitarian role. The situation has led to calls for investigations into the agency's leadership regarding these allegations.
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US Calls for Withdrawal of Funding from UNRWA Amid Concerns of Hamas Infiltration