Sanders Statement on Suspension of Funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency

Statement

Date: Jan. 30, 2024
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Foreign Affairs

"More than 26,000 Palestinians have been killed in this war, seventy percent of whom are women and children. Today, hundreds of thousands of children face starvation and disease. Obviously, it's not acceptable for any of the 13,000 UNRWA employees in Gaza to be involved with Hamas, and allegations against the 12 people charged must be investigated. However, we cannot allow millions to suffer because of the actions of 12 people. The U.S. and other countries must restore funding to stave off this humanitarian catastrophe."


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