UNRWA head warns on agency's future work in Gaza ahead of his departure

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini's grim assessment: 'Without firm political and financial support, we face a slow death'

The commissioner-general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, whose term ends on March 31, voices deep concern for the survival of the underfunded organization that has destabilized by Israeli attacks and disregard for international law.

UNRWA head warns on agency's future work in Gaza ahead of his departure

By Emma FargeGENEVA, March 20 (Reuters) - The outgoing head of the U.N. Palestinian refugee agency has warned that the viability of the organisation is in doubt, a letter showed on Friday, saying any collapse would result in Israel taking over its humanitarian work in Gaza.The warning from Philippe Lazzarini comes at a decisive moment for the agency, which has suffered from major funding problems for months, with no permanent replacement yet app…