Government funding deal includes ban on U.S. aid to UNRWA, a key relief agency in Gaza, until 2025, sources say
US considers funding ban for UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees.
- Bilawal Riaz
- 1 min read
The United States is considering a ban on funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) until 2025 as part of a larger appropriations bill agreed upon by Congress and the White House. This decision, if finalized, would impact UNRWA’s ability to provide essential services to around six million Palestinian refugees. The potential funding cut has raised concerns about exacerbating the already dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, where many are facing starvation and lack access to medical assistance. The US has historically been a major donor to UNRWA, with the agency playing a crucial role in distributing aid in Gaza. The situation has attracted international attention, with reports of children being killed and widespread malnutrition in the region.