Israel bans UNRWA convoys from entering northern Gaza. “This is outrageous and indicates the deliberate obstruction of life-saving aid in the midst of a man-made famine,” he added.
Lazzarini said that freezing US funding to the agency until March 2025 would negatively affect the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Since January 26, 18 countries and the European Union have suspended their funding toUNRWA. The European Commission said it would release 50 million euros in funding for the agency.