<h1>Donations to UNRWA USA Surge Despite US Funding Halt Amid Gaza Conflict, Donor Base Expands Dramatically</h1> Donations to UNRWA USA, which supports Palestinian refugees, have significantly increased since the war in Gaza began, despite the US government halting funding and Israeli accusations against the agency. The conflict started on October 7, 2023, with a Hamas-led attack on Israel. UNRWA USA's donor base grew from 7,000 to 139,000, raising $32 million in 2023, with expectations of $51 million in 2024. Meanwhile, Israeli-supporting organizations also saw a rise in donations for reconstruction efforts. Humanitarian funding remains crucial, with individual contributions helping to fill gaps left by government funding cuts.