S 5388
UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024
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This bill, the UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024, aims to restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). It highlights the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, including the risk of famine, and emphasizes UNRWA’s crucial role in providing essential services to Palestinian refugees. Despite recent allegations and investigations, the bill argues for continued funding due to UNRWA’s vital work and the support of major donor countries, ultimately seeking to reinstate funding halted by the U.S. government.
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