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The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024

UN Call For Funding After UNRWA Workers Linked To Hamas October Attack

This news comes as UN officials criticise countries, including the UK and the US, for refusing to fund its top aid agency operating in the besieged enclave.

International Business Times UK · Jan 31, 2024

Hospital system in Gaza on the brink of collapse, aid urgently needed

Learn about the dire conditions in Gaza's hospitals, including the barely functional Al-Shifa Hospital, amidst the ongoing conflict and funding pause.

Top News · Jan 31, 2024

Millions of Palestinians rely on UNRWA. Why is the US suspending funding based on Israeli accusations?

Twelve of the agency’s 13,000 Gaza employees were allegedly part of the 7 October attack – so the US and its allies are meting a horrific collective punishment

The Guardian - US · Jan 31, 2024

UN Warns Gaza Faces Humanitarian 'Collapse' As Battles Rage

Major donors, including Israel's top ally the United States and Germany, have suspended funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, over accusations that several staff members were involved in the October 7 attack that sparked the war.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024

Potential halt in funding to UNRWA threatens Gaza's humanitarian crisis

The UN Secretary General meets with donor nations amid fallout over Israel's allegations involving UNRWA in Gaza. Funding halt could have dire consequences.

Top News · Jan 31, 2024

From the hospital to a tent in hours — what it's like giving birth in Gaza now

UNICEF estimates about 20,000 babies have been born in Gaza since Israel began its offensive there in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

WEKU · Jan 31, 2024

Australia and top allies in talks over UN aid funding in Gaza

Albanese government is yet to publicly outline conditions to reinstate funding to UNRWA but it is unlikely to move before US or UK

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 117

Israel confirms flooding tunnels with seawater, the UN rallies to resume UNRWA funding.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024

It’s right to probe UNRWA’s problems – yet what would replace it? Its critics have no answer

Financial aid to UNRWA has dwindled since Israel’s allegations over 7 October. Who will step in when its services shrink, asks Etan Nechin

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024