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UN agency for Palestinian refugees says budget deficit slashed thanks to Gulf, EU input
US cut $300 million of UNRWA’s income this year, leaving the UN agency facing a $446 million budget deficit
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Jordan king seeks urgent funding for Palestinian refugees after US exit
President Donald Trump, a staunch supporter of Israel, has ended all $350 million provided by the United States each year to UNRWA
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Gallery: US aid cut to UN Palestinian refugee agency
UNRWA, established in 1949, was already facing financial crisis after Trump announced a $300 million funding freeze in January. The agency, which helps more than five million registered Palestinian refugees, says it now faces major closures to its network of schools and health centres.
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Palestinian anger as US ends funding for UN agency
The move by President Donald Trump’s administration was described as ‘cruel and irresponsible’ by senior Palestinian official Hanan Ashrawi.
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Donor conference for UN Palestinian agency following US withdrawal of funds
US announced in January that it would cut 82% of funding to UNRWA