UNRWA funding crisis threatens global peace, says agency head

The leader of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) cautioned on Monday that “without additional funding we will be in uncharted territory with serious implications for global peace and security.”

“We are functioning hand to mouth,” Philippe Lazzarini told the 193-member UN General Assembly.

The United States, as the primary contributor to Unrwa, along with other nations, suspended their financial support following allegations by Israel that 12 Unrwa employees participated in the Hamas-initiated assault on 7 October.