Sweden has announced that it will stop funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), citing concerns over the agency’s alleged ties to Hamas. The decision comes after reports emerged that UNRWA staff had participated in the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.
Despite ending its funding to UNRWA, Sweden has vowed to continue providing aid to Gaza through alternative channels. The Swedish government has pledged to redistribute its UNRWA budget to other established aid organizations in Gaza, including the World Food Programme and the Red Cross. This move aims to ensure that humanitarian aid reaches those in need while avoiding any potential links to Hamas..