House Republicans are demanding testimony from the head of UNRWA, the United Nations agency for “Palestinian refugees” following reports that the agency is aiding Hamas with “food, fuel and supplies” meant for humanitarian relief.
“Our constituents are horrified that their taxpayer dollars may have, through UNRWA failures, supported Hamas terrorists,” the panel’s chairman, Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), and members Brian Mast (R-FL), Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Darrell Issa (R-CA) wrote in the letter.
Under the Trump administration, the US cut $300 million in funding to the agency in 2018. The Biden administration reversed the Trump policy and last year, the US increased its financial support reaching a record $223 million.
While the current administration defends the “work” of UNRWA, the American taxpayer continues to fund terrorism and many have no idea they are doing so. We’re thankful we have David Bedein, who joined us on a Zoom meeting recently, to continue the fight to bring the truth about UNRWA to politicians and the public.