As a Christian, I support aid to Gaza. But funding UNRWA will prolong the conflict
By 
Dr James Patrick2024-07-26T13:33:00
The Foreign Secretary has announced the UK will reinstate funding to the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees. But citing claims that UNRWA employees took part in the 7 October terrorist attacks, Dr James Patrick says Christians should oppose the decision
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