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The United Nations has increased its appeal for funds to respond to the crisis in Gaza, now seeking around $1.2 billion, more than quadrupling the initial request.
The current appeal for $297 million is only about 25% funded at this time.
The Biden administration pledged $24 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars, but the move has been heavily criticized, as the funds are likely to benefit Hamas.
Sen. @MarshaBlackburn will step up her fight against Biden’s request for more American taxpayer aid to Gaza, which she argues will benefit Hamas, Breitbart News has learned. https://t.co/Bdb2yWx4Od
— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) October 25, 2023
The number of displaced people in Gaza has reached nearly 1.5 million, with about 70% of the population affected.
The UN agency for Palestinians is accommodating nearly 700,000 people in facilities that are far over capacity.
There is no indication of a similar appeal for aid to Israel.
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