The European Commission said it will send no more funds to UNRWA until the end of February as the UN investigates allegations that staff took part in the October 7 attack on Israel, Al Jazeera reports.

“The Commission will review the matter in light of the outcome of the investigation announced by the UN and the actions it will take,” the 27-member body said in a statement.

It also said it expects the UN agency for Palestinian refugees to undergo a European-led audit, which will focus on “control systems needed to prevent the possible involvement of its staff in terrorist activities”.

“Finally, a review of all UNRWA staff should be launched soonest to confirm that they did not participate in the attacks.”