'Impossible' to replace Unrwa in Gaza, UN agency says

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) has said it is "impossible" to replace the organisation in Gaza.

"It is impossible to replace Unrwa in a place like Gaza. We are the largest humanitarian organisation", said spokeswoman Juliette Touma at a press briefing from Amman in response to a question about US's announcement of a new foundation that would manage humanitarian aid in the enclave.

Touma said that in Gaza over 10,000 Unrwa staff are "working to deliver what remains of the supplies," as well as managing shelters for displaced family.

"It is very, very difficult to imagine any humanitarian operation without the Unrwa," she said.