US Urges Canada to Fund UNRWA as Israel Blocks Aid to Gaza

Amid escalating tensions, several countries resume funding to the UN agency critical for Palestinian aid, while the US extends funding moratorium.

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.