Trump ended U.S. funds for UNRWA. Israel banned it. The human costs will be astronomical
Anyone who cares about human rights should be able to see these decisions for the travesty they are
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Fast Forward US pushes back against Israeli laws curtailing main UN agency for the Palestinians
The State Department says it is “deeply troubled” by the laws meant to curb UNRWA.
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Fast Forward Victims of Oct. 7 attack sue UNRWA for allegedly laundering money for Hamas
The lawsuit is the latest in a string that victims have launched in U.S. courts since Oct. 7.
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Fast Forward Vice President Harris’ stepdaughter urged her social media followers to donate to U.N. agency accused of aiding Hamas
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News With UNRWA under attack over Oct. 7 ties, debate escalates over whether aid agency for Palestinians is a lifeline or threat
The aid agency has long been seen by Palestinians as a vital service provider, and by Israelis as an abettor of Palestinian rejection of Israel
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Opinion UNRWA must be phased out. But right now, Israel’s interests depend on it
The beleaguered UN agency serves an important strategic function for Israel — and must continue to do so through this war
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Opinion UNRWA is just one symptom of the UN’s institutional rot
The international organization has silenced employees who speak out against internal corruption and sexual assault for years
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