Overview

• The US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, urged Canada to continue funding UNRWA, highlighting the critical support it provides to Palestinians.
• Israel has cut ties with UNRWA and is blocking food aid to northern Gaza, exacerbating the risk of famine.
• President Biden signed a bill extending a moratorium on US funding for UNRWA, despite the agency's role in mitigating a looming famine in Gaza.
• Several countries, including Canada, Sweden, and the EU, have resumed funding to UNRWA, while others await further information on allegations against the agency's employees.
• UN agencies are pressing Israel to allow food deliveries to northern Gaza, warning of a severe humanitarian crisis.