February 19, 2025|
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|10 months agoSwitzerland Halts UNRWA Funding Amid Terrorism Concerns
Swiss Senate committee votes to immediately suspend financial support to UNRWA following allegations of potential terrorism links, awaiting final Senate decision.
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- The Swiss Senate Foreign Policy Committee voted to suspend financial support to UNRWA.
- The committee vote was tied 6 to 6, with Marco Chiesa casting the deciding vote.
- The Swiss House of Representatives had previously approved a similar motion in September.
- A final decision is expected during the spring parliamentary session between Feb 26 and Mar 15.
- The committee suggests redirecting aid through other organizations like the UNHCR.
By The Numbers
6 to 6
Committee Vote Count
9 to 4
Secondary Motion Vote Count
7 to 2
Rejection Vote Count
They Said
"Switzerland should not provide financial support to an organisation with potential links to terrorism."
"Immediate suspension of funding would be tragic for the civilian population."
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