The UN agency for Palestinian refugees is facing the worst crisis in its history. Under political pressure, financially weakened and increasingly sidelined in Gaza, UNRWA’s future looks more and more uncertain.
Israeli bulldozers demolish UNRWA premises in occupied East Jerusalem on 20 January 2026.
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The UN agency for Palestinian refugees is facing the worst crisis in its history. Under political pressure, financially weakened and increasingly sidelined in Gaza, UNRWA’s future looks more and more uncertain.
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May 23, 2026 - 10:00
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