Bipartisan opposition in Congress to funding UNRWA makes it unlikely the United States will resume regular donations anytime soon.
US officials are preparing for a pause on funding the main UN agency for Palestinians to become permanent due to opposition in Congress, even as the Biden administration has insisted the aid group's humanitarian work is indispensable.
The United States — which is UNRWA's largest donor, providing $300-$400M annually — said it wants to see the results of that inquiry and corrective measures taken before it will consider resuming funding.Even if the pause is lifted, only about $300,000, what is left of already appropriated funds would be released to UNRWA. Anything further would require congressional approval.
US officials say they recognise"the critical role" UNRWA plays in distributing aid inside the densely-populated enclave that has been brought close to famine by Israel's assault over the past five months. But any new funding would need the support of at least some Republicans, who hold a majority in the House of Representatives. Many have expressed their opposition to UNRWA.
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