Israel slams Biden's resumption of UNRWA funding for Palestinians

"Israel's position is that the organization in its current form perpetuates the conflict and does not contribute to its resolution,” the Zionist regime’s Foreign Ministry stated.

The move was part of a larger American policy decision to begin restoration of humanitarian and security funding for Palestinians, which was cut out in its entirety by former US President Donald Trump.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s announcement of a $235 million package, including $150 million for UNRWA, was seen as the first step in the restoration of bilateral ties with the Palestinian Authority that had been severed during the Trump era.

Another $75 million of that package was earmarked for economic and development assistance and $10 million was granted for peace-building programs.

In addition to Wednesday’s announcement, some $40 million is expected to be allocated for Palestinian security forces and $15 million for COVID-19 assistance was set aside last month.

“We plan to restart US economic, development, and humanitarian assistance for the Palestinian people,” Blinken said.