EU Resumes Funding to UNRWA with Conditions Amid Gaza Crisis

The European Union has agreed to release $54 million to the UNRWA following an agreement on a staffing audit, as Ireland and other countries emphasize the urgent need for aid in Gaza.

• The European Union pledges $54 million to UNRWA after the agency agrees to a staff screening audit to identify potential extremists.
• UNRWA, facing financial collapse, is the primary provider of aid to Gaza, where 80% of the population has been displaced due to ongoing conflict.
• Ireland welcomes the EU's decision, highlighting the critical role of UNRWA in delivering humanitarian aid amid the crisis.
• More than a dozen countries had suspended funding to UNRWA following allegations of staff involvement in Hamas attacks, nearly halving its 2024 budget.
• The EU's funding decision comes as Gaza faces dire humanitarian conditions, with a significant portion of the population in need of food, water, and shelter.

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