Key facts
- The Trump Board of Peace stated UNRWA has no place in a future Gaza.
- The Trump Board of Peace advocates for aid to be redirected.
- US Ambassador Jeff Bartos urged nations to cease UNRWA funding.
- The United States signed an agreement to construct a permanent embassy compound in southern Jerusalem.
- US Ambassador Mike Huckabee stated the move signifies Washington's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital.
The Trump Board of Peace has stated that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has no role in a future Gaza. The board advocates for aid to be redirected away from UNRWA. US Ambassador Jeff Bartos urged nations to cease funding for UNRWA.
In a separate development, the United States has signed an agreement for the construction of a new, permanent embassy compound in southern Jerusalem. US Ambassador Mike Huckabee stated that this move signifies Washington's recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.