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Trump Administration Moves to Dismantle UNRWA Amid Controversy

8/3/2025

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The Trump administration is pushing to dismantle the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), alleging ties to Hamas and its contribution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A recent notification to Congress indicates that the U.S. has withheld funding since January 2024, signaling a deepening mistrust after staff were implicated in the tragic October 7 massacre.

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Story summary

The Trump administration is pushing to dismantle the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), alleging ties to Hamas and its contribution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. A recent notification to Congress indicates that the U.S. has withheld funding since January 2024, signaling a deepening mistrust after staff were implicated in the tragic October 7 massacre.