{"id":13402,"date":"2025-01-21T13:24:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T11:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rega.news\/?p=13402"},"modified":"2025-01-21T14:24:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T12:24:10","slug":"trumps-first-move-halts-funding-for-unrwa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reganews.co.il\/en\/trumps-first-move-halts-funding-for-unrwa\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump’s First Move: Halts Funding for UNRWA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Immediately upon taking office, the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, took several significant actions for Israel, one of which was stopping funding for UNRWA \u2013 the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees.<\/p>\n

President Trump Halts Funding<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a move hailed by Israeli lawmakers, President Trump made good on a long-discussed policy shift. Knesset member Yulia Malinovsky, who spearheaded Israel\u2019s legislative push to sever ties with UNRWA, expressed her gratitude on social media: \u201cOn his first day in office, President Trump has stopped U.S. funding for UNRWA,\u201d she wrote on platform X<\/em>, \u201cIt took me nine months to pass the law removing this agency of terror, but Trump achieved it in a single day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ending a Legacy of Dependency and Terror<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chairman of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee, Yuli Edelstein, echoed Malinovsky\u2019s sentiments. Speaking at a closed committee meeting, he confirmed that Israel\u2019s laws targeting UNRWA would go into effect by the end of the month, marking a historic shift. \u201cUNRWA has been more than just an enabler of terrorism\u2014it perpetuates the cycle of refugee status indefinitely,\u201d Edelstein said. \u201cThe laws we passed three months ago represent a historic change.\u201d
\nEdelstein emphasized that removing UNRWA from the equation would help break the cycle of radicalization in Palestinian territories. \u201cThis is the first domino in dismantling Palestinian terrorism. It provides hope for a better future and a real opportunity to move toward de-radicalization in UNRWA strongholds.\u201d<\/p>\n

Resistance and Resolve<\/strong><\/p>\n

Edelstein warned of likely international backlash from the United Nations, Palestinian authorities, and other vested interests. \u201cLet me be clear: the law will be implemented. It\u2019s final and binding,\u201d he stated. \u201cI urge all involved parties\u2014rather than perpetuate suffering, seek solutions. Israel stands ready to support those committed to ending this injustice.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Yuli Edelstein | Photo: Yonatan Sindel \/ Flash90<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Trump\u2019s decision to cut funding for UNRWA aligns with Israel\u2019s efforts to tackle the agency\u2019s controversial role in the region. It is viewed by many as a significant step toward addressing the root causes of conflict while opening the door to new opportunities for stability.<\/p>\n

A Turning Point in U.S.-Israel Relations<\/strong><\/p>\n

President Trump\u2019s actions on his first day in office have been warmly received by Israeli officials and advocates of reform. By halting U.S. support for UNRWA, Trump has reinforced his administration\u2019s commitment to Israel\u2019s security and long-term peace in the region. This bold move signals the beginning of what some hope will be a new era in Israeli-American cooperation and a more sustainable approach to Middle East challenges.<\/p>\n

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