The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warned of a potential suspension of its operations in Gaza due to funding shortages, threatening to leave millions without humanitarian assistance. This comes amid escalating tensions and armed conflict with Israel, resulting in thousands of deaths, injuries, and displacements. The International Court of Justice has called for the withdrawal of weapons from Gaza, citing human rights violations. UNRWA has already suspended services in northern Gaza, attributing the decision to a lack of staff and a 'collapse of civil order', exacerbated by Israeli attacks and restrictions on food aid. Allegations have also surfaced against UNRWA employees for involvement in attacks on Israel, further complicating the agency's operations. UNRWA's role is critical in Gaza, where it is the sole UN body providing direct services to refugees and employs over 13,000 people. Rafah air attacks have further harmed Gaza's already overburdened aid efforts, according to UNRWA.
Gaza’s heavy reliance on UNRWA is rooted in several factors. Of the numerous UN organizations that operate in Gaza, UNRWA is the only UN agency that provides direct services to Palestinian refugees and employs more than 13,000 people in the enclave alone. https://t.co/OVkYnBKQeM
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The leading UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees is engulfed in allegations that 12 of its employees were involved in the Hamas attacks on southern Israel. The agency faces severe funding cutbacks, with huge consequences for Palestinians. Learn more: https://t.co/6rApB5vCiV
The UN Agency for Aid to Palestine Refugees suspended its work in the north of the Gaza Strip and announced that it is no longer able to provide aid in that part of the Palestinian enclave. ▪️UNRVA stated that only a few members of its staff are working in northern Gaza, and… https://t.co/fl1IJvnzC0
UNRWA says it can no longer provide services in north Gaza, citing few staff and a 'collapse of social order' amid Israeli attacks on Palestinians and restrictions on food aid access. 🔴 Follow our LIVE coverage: https://t.co/GbHKmSDaHJ https://t.co/xyjzaZNQGl
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#FromTheSouth News Bits | The UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) warned that it could suspend its operations in Gaza in the coming weeks if it does not receive more funding, leaving millions of people without vital humanitarian assistance. https://t.co/0ixPCnfpqB