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Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a coalition of senators in calling for an end to U.S. aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The coalition, led by Senators Pete Ricketts, Tim Scott (R-SC), and Jim Risch (R-ID), has sent a letter to demand "an immediate and permanent prohibition" of U.S. aid to UNRWA.

The letter comes in the wake of recent revelations that 12 UNRWA staff members were directly involved in an attack on Israel, which took place on October 7th. It has also been discovered that around 10% of UNRWA's staff have ties to Islamic militant groups. These revelations have raised serious concerns about the organization's integrity and its ability to fulfill its mission.

In the letter, signed by a total of 24 senators, including Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), John Barrasso (R-WY), and Thom Tillis (R-NC), the coalition emphasizes the need for immediate action. They argue that the involvement of UNRWA staff members in the attack is not an isolated incident but rather indicative of a larger problem within the organization. They state, "it is emblematic of an organization where no investigation or subsequent corrective measures will ever be enough to cure the rot that is so clearly endemic to its mission."

The coalition of senators also highlights the importance of supporting Israel in its fight against Hamas terrorists. They have introduced several bills, including the UNRWA Accountability and Transparency Act, aimed at permanently stopping U.S. contributions to UNRWA. They request that any supplemental package for assistance to Israel include an "immediate and permanent prohibition against U.S. contributions to UNRWA."

The call to end U.S. aid to UNRWA is a significant development in the ongoing debate over the organization's ties to Hamas and its effectiveness in providing assistance to Palestinian refugees. The coalition of senators is determined to address these concerns and ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not supporting an organization with questionable affiliations.

It remains to be seen how the letter will be received by the wider Senate and what actions will be taken in response to these demands. However, the coalition's call for an end to U.S. aid to UNRWA reflects a growing sentiment among lawmakers who are questioning the organization's credibility and its ability to fulfill its intended purpose.

The full text of the letter can be found [HERE](insert link).

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