What's happened
Germany has decided to resume cooperation and funding for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, after an independent review found no evidence to support Israel's claims of UNRWA staff involvement in terrorist activities.
Why it matters
Germany's decision to resume funding for UNRWA is significant as it signals support for humanitarian aid efforts in Gaza and challenges Israel's allegations. This move is likely to have a positive impact on the lives of Palestinians in need of aid and may help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in the region.
What the papers say
The Times of Israel reports that Germany's decision to resume funding for UNRWA follows the release of an independent review that found no evidence to support Israel's claims. The Guardian highlights the absence of evidence supporting Israel's allegations and the impact of donor countries cutting funding to UNRWA amid the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
How we got here
Israel had accused UNRWA staff of involvement in terrorist activities, leading to several donor countries, including Germany, suspending funding. An independent review found no evidence to support these claims, prompting Germany and other countries to resume cooperation with UNRWA to support humanitarian efforts in Gaza.
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