Britain Resumes Funding to UNRWA Amidst Controversy

Britain's new Labour government announced it would resume funding to the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency, UNRWA, after halting it due to accusations of agency staff involvement in an attack on Israel. Foreign Minister David Lammy confirmed 21 million pounds in funding, citing ensured standards of neutrality.

Britain's new Labour government said on Friday it would resume funding to the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA. Britain halted their funding following accusations by Israel that some of the agency's staff were involved in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel that triggered the Gaza war.

Britain's foreign minister, David Lammy, told parliament he was reassured that the agency had taken steps to ensure it meets the highest standards of neutrality. 'I can confirm to the house that we are overturning the suspension of UNRWA funding, Britain will provide 21 million pounds in funds to the agency,' he said.

(With inputs from agencies.)