The future role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) remains uncertain, according to its chief, Philippe Lazzarini, who cautioned that eliminating the agency without a replacement could lead to a crisis similar to Iraq post-2003. The U.S. halted its funding for UNRWA in January 2024 after allegations of staff involvement in a Hamas attack. Lazzarini emphasized the need for Gulf Arab countries to boost their support for Palestinian refugees. Meanwhile, Israel’s parliament passed a law barring UNRWA’s operations in the country.
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