Donations to UNRWA USA have spiked since the start of the war in Gaza Boston 25 News [Video]

Support has surged for the U.S. nonprofit that raises money for UNRWA, the U.N. agency that serves Palestinian refugees, since the start of the war in Gaza. That is despite the U.S. government cutting off funding for UNRWA and accusations from Israel that it supports Hamas.

Giving to nonprofits is one way Americans have reacted to the war that broke out on Oct. 7, 2023 when Hamas-led militants attacked Israeli communities on the other side of the Gaza border wall, killing 1,200 people and taking 250 hostages.

With the recent ceasefire, the work of humanitarian organizations like UNRWA is kicking into high gear. However, a new Israeli law cutting ties with the organization could greatly hinder its ability to operate in Gaza and the West Bank. It’s unclear how it would be replaced if forced to close.

Supporters of Israel have also seen a surge in donations for what they say will be a lengthy rehabilitation and reconstruction process there …