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<p>We are appalled by allegations that UNRWA staff were involved in the 7 October
attack against Israel, a heinous act of terrorism that the UK Government has repeatedly
condemned. We are pausing any future funding of UNRWA whilst we review these concerning
allegations.The United States, Germany, Australia, Italy, Canada, Finland, Switzerland
and the Netherlands have all temporarily paused funding.</p><p>The pause will remain
in place until we review the allegations, and we are looking to our partners in the
UN to carry out a robust and comprehensive investigation.</p><p>Any future funding
decisions will be taken after this point.</p><p>Our decision to pause future funding
to UNRWA has no impact on the UK's contribution to the humanitarian response. We are
getting on with aid delivery through funding multiple implementing partners including
other UN agencies and international and UK NGOs. This support is helping people in
Gaza get food, water, shelter and medicines.</p>
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