Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:45pm on 31 Jan 2024,Wednesday International
Top UN officials caution that the halt in funding to UNRWA, the main aid agency in Gaza, could lead to a "collapse of the humanitarian system." The US, UK, Germany, Sweden, and Japan suspended funding over alleged UN staff involvement in Hamas attacks. Israel accuses UNRWA of having Hamas ties. While the US urges a continued aid agency operation, UNRWA warns it may cease operations by February without funding. UN Secretary-General Guterres launches an independent investigation, emphasizing the vital role UNRWA plays. The UN urges reconsideration of funding cuts to prevent severe humanitarian consequences in Gaza.
