The US State Department has “temporarily suspended additional funding” for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees, amid allegations that some of the UN agency's employees were involved in the Hamas attack on Israel, spokesman Matt Miller said Friday.
“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on January 25 to emphasize the need for a thorough and swift investigation of this matter,” Miller said in a statement.
“We welcome the decision to conduct such an investigation and Secretary-General Guterres’ commitment to take decisive action to respond should the allegations prove accurate,” he continued.
Miller said the U.S. has reached out to the Israeli government to obtain more information about the allegations and has briefed members of Congress. The department also welcomed “the UN's announcement of a 'comprehensive and independent' review of UNRWA,” Miller said.
“UNRWA plays a critical role in providing life-saving assistance to Palestinians, including essential food, medicine, shelter and other vital humanitarian support,” he said. “Their work saved lives, and it is important that UNRWA addresses these allegations and takes appropriate action, including reviewing its existing policies and procedures.”
Source: CNN Brasil
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