In an interview with Al Arabiya English, Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg spoke about temporarily suspending funding to UNRWA due to allegations of staff involvement in attacks against Israel, emphasizing the importance of impartial investigations. Despite the suspension, Austria has increased its overall humanitarian aid, working with organizations like the Red Cross and the World Food Programme, to support the Gaza humanitarian crisis. Schallenberg highlighted the need for UN impartiality and thorough investigations to maintain trust in conflict regions.
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