Britain said it has joined the US in “temporarily pausing” future funding for the United Nations’ agency for Palestinians in Gaza, while it reviews “concerning allegations” that UNRWA staff were involved in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
“The UK is appalled by allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October attack against Israel, a heinous act of terrorism that the UK Government has repeatedly condemned,” the UK Foreign Office says in a statement.
Finland also announces its halting aid.
“The allegations of UNRWA staff involvement in the 7th Oct terrorist attacks in Israel are extremely concerning. Finland will temporarily pause funding to UNRWA, and will follow the outcome of the independent investigation,” writes Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio.
“Finland does not give aid that benefits Hamas,” he says.
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