UNRWA claims: UN chief in aid plea after staff accused of helping Hamas in Israel attack - BBC News

Countries pause funding for UNRWA over Israeli allegations its staff were involved in the Hamas attacks.

5 days agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingRelated TopicsIsrael-Gaza warImage source, ReutersImage caption, UNRWA aid services help about two-thirds of Gaza's 2.3 million populationUN chief António Guterres has urged countries that halted funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, to continue its operations.

"The dire needs of the desperate populations they serve must be met," Mr Guterres said.

Nine countries, including the UK, have taken action since Israel told UNRWA some staff were involved in the 7 October deadly Hamas attacks on Israel.

The agency says it is investigating and has already sacked some employees.

The countries that have now suspended funding UNRWA are Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, the UK and the US.

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