Protesters arrested at house hearing over UNRWA funding debate

During a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing aimed at questioning and potentially defunding UNRWA, the primary aid organisation for Palestinians in Gaza, five activists from Codepink were arrested for disruption. The arrests occurred against the backdrop of international calls for Israel to ensure uninterrupted aid to Gaza, despite allegations against UNRWA staff. Advocates argue that defunding UNRWA threatens the survival of Palestinian civilians amidst ongoing conflict. Subscribe to our channel: Subscribe to MEE Telegram channel to stay up to date: Middle East Eye Website: Follow us on TikTok: @middleeasteye Follow us on Instagram: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: