UN chief backs UNRWA amid $80M funding shortfall

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed support for UNRWA, which faces an $80 million funding shortfall, urging full funding for its vital operations. The shortfall follows prior funding suspensions by several donors over alleged staff involvement in the October 7 attacks, though some have since resumed contributions. This signals continued diplomatic pressure on donor states and underscores UNRWA's financial fragility in the Gaza humanitarian context.

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