UNRWA Funding Restrictions: Accountability, Transparency, and Anti-Terror Vetting.
This bill halts U.S. financial contributions to the UNRWA agency, which aids Palestinian refugees, until it meets strict conditions regarding transparency and security. These conditions include ensuring no personnel or facilities are linked to terrorist organizations and that no anti-American or anti-Israel rhetoric is promoted in schools. The legislation also establishes a narrower U.S. definition of a Palestinian refugee, impacting future foreign aid policy.
Key points
U.S. funding for UNRWA is withheld until the agency certifies that no staff or facilities have ties to foreign terrorist organizations (like Hamas or Hezbollah).
Prohibits funding if UNRWA or its schools use materials that promote anti-Israel, anti-American, or anti-Semitic content.
Establishes a stricter U.S. definition of a Palestinian refugee, limiting derivative status to spouses and minor children.
Requires the State Department to develop a plan to phase out UNRWA and integrate refugees into local communities, in coordination with Israel.
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