Bernie Sanders calls for Unrwa funding to be restored

The independent senator from Vermont said in a statement that the US and other countries need to restore their funding to the UN agency, which is providing critical and life-saving assistance to Gaza's population.

"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," Sanders said.

"However, we cannot allow millions to suffer because of the actions of 12 people. The US and other countries must restore funding to stave off this humanitarian catastrophe."