UK suspends funding to UN agency in Gaza as staff sacked over Hamas attack

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The UK has joined the US in suspending funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees after ‘appalling’ allegations staff members have been concerned in Hamas’s lethal October 7 attack on Israel.

Another three international locations, Australia, Italy and Canada have additionally paused donations.

More than 1,200 individuals have been killed when Hamas launched an attack on civilians in Israel.

The bloodshed triggered the present struggle in Gaza, in which greater than 25,000 Palestinians have been killed, after Israel vowed to destroy Hamas.

The Foreign Office mentioned in a press release: “The UK is appalled by allegations that UNRWA (United Nations Relief and Works Agency) staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel, a heinous act of terrorism that the UK Government has repeatedly condemned.

“The UK is temporarily pausing any future funding of UNRWA whilst we review these concerning allegations.

“We remain committed to getting humanitarian aid to the people in Gaza who desperately need it.”

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