Israel proposes dismantlement of UNRWA in exchange for allowing more aid into Gaza

Israel has submitted a proposal to the UN to dismantle UNRWA, its aid agency for Palestinian refugees, and transfer its staff to another agency that will replace it and distribute large-scale food aid in Gaza, according to sources at the UN who spoke to The Guardian. The proposal was submitted at the end of last week by Israel's Chief of Staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, to UN representatives in Israel, who forwarded it to Secretary Genera…

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Israel proposes dismantling of UNRWA in exchange for allowing more

LONDON: Israel has proposed to the UN the dismantlement of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and suggested transitioning its responsibilities and staff to a new entity in exchange for allowing more food aid deliveries into Gaza, The Guardian reported on Sunday. The proposal was presented by Israeli Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen.

The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said it was not aware of the disbandment plan that Israel allegedly sent to an international organization. This is reported by TASS with reference to a representative of the agency. Juliet Tuma, director of public relations at UNRWA, pointed out that the agency did not see the plan and is not aware of reports on this topic. “UNRWA did not see the plan or reports refer…

Israel has proposed that the UN disband the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and transfer its powers... RIA Novosti, March 31, 2024

Israel lodges plan with UN for dismantling of Palestinian relief agency

Aid officials warn that transferring Unwra’s functions to other bodies in midst of bombardment and incipient famine would be disastrous