More than 15 countries have announced suspension of funding to UNRWA. One focus is when contributions will resume.

The verification group set up by the United Nations is expected to compile an interim report in late March and a final report by late April. The US government suggested that, for the time being, it might shift its budget funding to WFP, UNICEF, etc. In response, UN Spokesperson Dujarric and Norwegian Foreign Minister Eide have stated that ``there is no Plan B''