Board of Peace Has Met with UNRWA Despite Saying It Has No Gaza Role, Agency's Ex-Chief Says
Lazzarini said UNRWA remains vital for aid, health and education as board members and Palestinian planners held at least 3 behind-the-scenes meetings.
- Senior U.N. officials confirmed this month that despite public exclusion by the U.S.-created Board of Peace, the U.N. agency for Palestinian Refugees has held multiple secret meetings with the Palestinian committee to coordinate Gaza reconstruction planning.
- Publicly, the Board of Peace claims 'UNRWA's days are over' due to alleged Hamas infiltration, though the International Court of Justice states these accusations remain unsubstantiated.
- With around 11,000 Palestinian employees in Gaza, the agency conducts 14,000 medical appointments daily and serves over 280,000 children in education programs, remaining the territory's largest aid provider.
- Behind the scenes, the Palestinian committee acknowledges UNRWA is necessary for planning, with Board of Peace officials suggesting programs may persist if they prove 'far more efficient and accountable.'
- Former Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini calls the situation an 'absurd contradiction,' noting that while the Board of Peace rejects the agency, international member countries still expect it to deliver.
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Although it is publicly excluded from the plans of the Peace Council for the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, UNRWA continues to play an extensive role on the ground, amid backstage meetings and contacts on the use of its programmes and expertise.
Board of Peace has met with UNRWA despite saying it has no Gaza role, agency’s ex-chief says
The U.S.-created Board of Peace has communicated with UNRWA regarding services in Gaza, contradicting its public stance of excluding the U.N. agency. Former UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini revealed these discussions amid concerns over the agency’s security and role.
Board of Peace has met with UNRWA despite saying it has no Gaza role, agency’s ex-chief says - The Boston Globe
Israel wants the agency out of Gaza and has repeatedly accused it of being infiltrated by Hamas militants, allegations that the International Court of Justice says have not been substantiated.
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Exclusive: Board of Peace quietly met with UNRWA, ex-agency chief says
The U.S.-created Board of Peace has said the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees has no place in Gaza.
Board of Peace quietly met with UNRWA
As the US-created Board of Peace pushes ahead with plans to rebuild Gaza, it has said there’s no place for the UN body that for decades has provided support to displaced Palestinians. But the agency’s last chief says that behind the scenes, board members and others have been more open to working with the UN agency for Palestinians […]
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