Overview

• Ella Emhoff, Vice President Kamala Harris' stepdaughter, has drawn criticism for promoting a fundraiser for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), an organization accused of having staff involved in the Oct. 7 terror attacks on Israel.
• The US and other Western countries suspended donations to UNRWA following allegations by Israel that the agency's employees participated in attacks, with some Western countries recently restoring aid.
• Congressional Republicans are pushing for a permanent suspension of US funding to UNRWA, while Democrats argue the donations are crucial for aid to Gaza civilians.
• The State Department expressed concern over allegations against UNRWA employees and temporarily paused additional funding while reviewing the situation.
• Ella Emhoff has previously raised funds for the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund, and her actions have sparked debate over the implications of supporting organizations with alleged ties to terrorism.