“UNRWA exists only to perpetuate war, grievance, and terrorism. They’re not there for solutions. They’re there to make war. UNRWA has to be dismantled if we want peace with Israel and Palestinians.” — Hillel Neuer in @CBNOnline

Former UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says the Board of Peace is supporting Israel’s exclusion of the main UN relief agency and experienced international NGOs from Gaza’s humanitarian response, despite acknowledging that Israel is allowing insufficient shelter, drainage, and sewage materials into the devastated territory. Lazzarini condemns the board’s failure to use its influence to address what he describes as the “disgraceful dystopian misery” endured by Palestinians in Gaza.

Analysts say Israel’s raid on a UNRWA facility in occupied East Jerusalem aims to erase Palestinian refugee rights and protections, construct 9,000 settlement units and hasten the annexation of the occupied West Bank. Read more:

In the volatile context of the Middle East, @UNRWA remains a critical, stabilizing presence. But its capacity to act is seriously imperilled. Member States must take immediate action. I‘m counting on their unwavering political & financial support to protect UNRWA’s mandate and Palestine refugees to safeguard their rights.

🇺🇸 Bipartisan U.S. Congress Bill to Dismantle UNRWA: A bipartisan bill was introduced today directing the U.S. Government to lead an international coalition to dismantle terror-infested UNRWA.

In Gaza & the West Bank, @UNRWA continues to provide education, healthcare and humanitarian aid despite increasingly difficult conditions. Speaking to UN News, Roland Friedrich stressed the need for the “restoration of respect for the UN".