Canada and Sweden Resume Funding to UNRWA Amidst Israeli Accusations

The nations reinstate support for the UN agency after a halt due to unproven claims of staff involvement with Hamas, highlighting the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza.

• Canada and Sweden have announced the resumption of funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), following a temporary suspension.
• The suspension was initially prompted by Israel's accusations, lacking evidence, that some UNRWA employees were involved in Hamas-led attacks.
• UNRWA employees report being tortured by Israeli officers into making false confessions, according to an internal report.
• The restoration of funds comes as the humanitarian situation in Gaza reaches catastrophic levels, with over 100,000 people affected by constant bombardment and blockade.
• The international community, including the European Union and the United States, faces increasing pressure to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

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