On the recordFebruary 5, 2024
So when we talk about withdrawing UNRWA feeds Hamas, that is not factual because right now, by continuing the funding of UNRWA, we actually are feeding Hamas.
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congress.govSo when we talk about withdrawing UNRWA feeds Hamas, that is not factual because right now, by continuing the funding of UNRWA, we actually are feeding Hamas.
Smith argues that funding UNRWA contributes to Hamas's support.
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We need a special envoy to really take this issue and focus on it, bring all the disparate elements together.
It would prevent further funding to UNRWA, but the amendment says that the prohibition on funding would not apply until the Secretary decides it should.
But UNRWA has proven itself to be not just a malign actor but to cause unbelievable child abuse to these Palestinian children who are taught to hate.
We need to do it. This amendment makes clear we want humanitarian aid to flow to those people in Gaza who are suffering.