Twenty aid groups outraged over countries cutting funding to Unrwa

A group of 20 aid groups have released a statement expressing "deep concerns" and "outrage" over the decision by several countries, including the US and UK, to cut funding to Unrwa.

"The suspension of funding by donor states will impact life-saving assistance for over two million civilians, over half of whom are children, who rely on UNRWA aid in Gaza," said the groups, which include the Norwegian Refugee Council, Oxfam, and Save the Children.

"We urge donor states to reaffirm support for the vital work that UNRWA and its partners do to help Palestinians survive one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes of our times," they said, adding a plea that countries should reverse their decisions to suspend funding.