Petition · past parliament
Urge USA not to cease funding UNWRA and contribute towards any shortfall
Closed
86 signatures
What the petition asks
The US decision further destabilises the Middle East and make the possibility of a peaceful solution more remote. It shows further partiality in favour of Israel following moving its embassy to Jerusalem and increasing aid to Israel
UK should urge other countries to help making up the shortfall
UK should urge other countries to help making up the shortfall
UNWRA provides food aid and education to Palestinian refugees and this loss of funding will cause immense suffering and misery.
https://www.unrwa.org
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45377336
https://www.unrwa.org
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-45377336
Timeline
| 21 Sep 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Mar 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
86
Status
Closed
Opened
21 Sep 2018
Closed
21 Mar 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.