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Hamas Condemns Knesset's UNRWA Funding Cuts Amid Gaza Crisis

12/18/2025

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Hamas, the Palestinian militant organization, condemned the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee's plan to cut United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) services.
Hamas said the move is a serious escalation and undermines UNRWA's role.
Hamas urged the international community and the United Nations to intervene.
Hamas said support is needed to sustain UNRWA's mission amid Gaza's crisis.
The committee's vote on the bill occurred on Monday.

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Hamas, the Palestinian militant organization, condemned the Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defence Committee's plan to cut United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) services.
Hamas said the move is a serious escalation and undermines UNRWA's role.
Hamas urged the international community and the United Nations to intervene.
Hamas said support is needed to sustain UNRWA's mission amid Gaza's crisis.
The committee's vote on the bill occurred on Monday.