Documents Reveal Biden Administration Ignored Warnings on UNRWA Funding Risks

President Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance against funding the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), citing its infiltration by groups designated as foreign terrorist organizations. Despite warnings from the Protect the Public’s Trust (PPT) about the potential for funding to reach Hamas, the Biden administration restored funding in 2021, only to halt it again after allegations surfaced that UNRWA employees were involved in Hamas's October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel. Documents obtained by PPT reveal that Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his team were aware of the risks but chose to dismiss them. The administration's latest funding halt came after most of the $121 million allocated for the year had already been disbursed. Criticism has also emerged regarding UNRWA’s educational materials, which some view as promoting jihad and violence. The ongoing debate reflects broader concerns about the intertwining of humanitarian aid and terrorism in the region.