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Trump Administration Considers Sanctions on UNRWA Over Hamas Ties

12/11/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration weighs sanctions on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) over alleged ties to Hamas.
The move follows January 2024 funding freezes after claims UNRWA staff aided Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled UNRWA a "subsidiary of Hamas."
Discussions include designating UNRWA as a "foreign terrorist organization," risking disruption of Gaza aid amid funding crisis.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration weighs sanctions on the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) over alleged ties to Hamas.
The move follows January 2024 funding freezes after claims UNRWA staff aided Hamas on October 7, 2023.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled UNRWA a "subsidiary of Hamas."
Discussions include designating UNRWA as a "foreign terrorist organization," risking disruption of Gaza aid amid funding crisis.