People walk past the damaged Gaza City headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) on February 15, 2024, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Several countries — including the United States, Britain, Germany and Japan — have suspended funding to the UNRWA agency in response to Israeli allegations that some of its staff members participated in the October 7 attack by Hamas militants. LEHTIKUVA / AFP
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A coalition of Finnish Members of Parliament has issued a strong appeal to the government, urging the immediate continuation of financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). This call comes in response to the cessation of funding amidst the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where UNRWA stands as a critical lifeline for millions.
The MPs argue that the decision to halt funding was made on insufficient grounds, especially given the dire situation facing civilians in Gaza. UNRWA, as the sole humanitarian organization capable of providing widespread assistance in the region, has announced that its current financial re
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