UNRWA Faces Funding Cuts Amid Allegations, Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, embroiled in controversy over staff involvement in a Hamas attack, receives a Nobel nomination as it warns of aid collapse due to funding cuts.

UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, faces severe funding cuts from multiple countries, including the US, UK, and Germany, following allegations of staff involvement in a Hamas attack on Israel.
Norwegian Labor MP nominates UNRWA for a Nobel Peace Prize, highlighting its long-term support to Palestine despite recent controversies.
The Biden administration sent millions to UNRWA before pausing new funding amid allegations of terrorist ties, sparking criticism from US politicians.
UNRWA warns of a potential collapse in aid delivery across the Middle East, including Gaza and the West Bank, if funding cuts are not restored.
Calls for UNRWA's abolition grow, citing its perpetuation of grievance and conflict, while others argue for its critical role in providing humanitarian aid.