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PM calls for aid access to Gaza, but no change yet on UNRWA freeze

Andrew Tillett

The Coalition has cautioned against restoring funding for the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency without assurances it will not be used to support terrorism and that staff members complicit in the October 7 terror attack against Israel have been dealt with.

Sweden and Canada are resuming payments to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and there are growing expectations the Albanese government will end its freeze on a $6 million boost to provide food, shelter and medical supplies to Gazans displaced by fighting.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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