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US considers hitting UNRWA with terrorism-related sanctions

US officials are reportedly considering imposing terrorism-related sanctions on the United Nations agency responsible for aiding Palestinian refugees, known as UNRWA. The agency provides essential services such as food, healthcare, and education to millions of Palestinians across Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Jordan, and Syria. The discussions have raised significant legal and humanitarian concerns within the State Department, as any broad sanctions could severely disrupt relief efforts and worsen the existing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While the US has already halted funding to the agency following allegations of staff involvement in attacks, it remains unclear whether the potential sanctions would target the entire organization or specific individuals.

Original article source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/us-considers-hitting-unrwa-with-terrorism-related-sanctions/
Source Id: 2025-12-919198818

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