politics

March 21, 2026

Democrat waves off Hamas UNRWA workers during Mike Waltz hearing

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz faced questioning from House Democrats on Friday about the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, after the Trump administration backed major changes to how vital supplies are distributed.

Democrat waves off Hamas UNRWA workers during Mike Waltz hearing

TL;DR

  • House Democrats questioned U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz regarding changes in Gaza's humanitarian aid distribution.
  • The Trump administration shifted away from UNRWA funding following allegations of employee involvement in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
  • A private organization, backed by the U.S. and Israel, has taken over aid operations.
  • Democrats argue that cutting UNRWA has worsened Gaza's hunger crisis, despite acknowledging the need for better vetting of employees.
  • Waltz asserted that the new aid structure has exceeded previous delivery amounts and defended broader U.N. reforms aimed at efficiency and taxpayer savings.
  • The U.S. has advocated for a 15% U.N. budget cut and is promoting private sector involvement in developing countries to foster economic opportunity.

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