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UN fires 9 UNRWA staff for possible involvement in Oct. 7 attack on IsraelThe announcement of additional firings came after an internal watchdog finished an investigation into allegations against staffers at UNRWA, the main humanitarian agency in Gaza.WorldAug 5
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Israel did not express concerns about UNRWA staff before attack: reportIsrael said UNRWA employees took part in the Hamas attack. A UN panel has stated "Israel has yet to provide supporting evidence of this.”WorldApr 22
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Canada resumes UNRWA funding paused after alleged staff role in Israel attacksInternational Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced Friday that Canada would resume funding the Palestinian aid agency.CanadaMar 8
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How much has Canada given to UNRWA? A look at the funding in recent yearsMore than a dozen countries, including Canada, have paused their funding to UNRWA in the wake of allegations that some of its staff members were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks.CanadaJan 30
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Restoring U.S. funding for UNRWA depends on investigation: spokespersonThe US says it will wait for the investigation into whether UN employees took part in the Hamas attacks before deciding to resume funding.WorldJan 29
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Gaza aid untenable after February if funding does not resume: UNRWAThe UNRWA said on Monday that it would not be able to continue operations in Gaza and across the region beyond the end of February if funding were not resumed.WorldJan 29
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Canada ‘concerned’ by allegations of wrongdoing at UN Palestinian relief agencyManagement at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, meanwhile, has denied the allegations.CanadaJul 31, 2019
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Israel prime minister praises U.S. decision to cut Palestinian aidPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that UNRWA, the U.N. agency to aid Palestinian refugees, was formed to 'perpetuate' refugees.WorldSep 2, 2018
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Liberals providing $25M in funding to Palestinian aid agencyThe federal Liberals are providing $25 million to a UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees that had its funding "redirected" by the previous Conservative government amid allegations of ties to Hamas.PoliticsNov 16, 2016
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Israel-Gaza: Board to investigate incidents on UN premises during warSecretary-General Ban Ki-moon has established a board of inquiry to investigate deaths, injuries and damage to United Nations premises during this summer's Gaza war.WorldNov 10, 2014
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