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UNRWA Chief: Israel Aims to Eliminate Agency and Refugee Issue

From Al Jazeera · () English

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  • The UNRWA chief stated that Israel's seizure of its East Jerusalem training center is an attempt to eliminate the agency.
  • He believes this action is part of Israel's broader strategy to resolve the issue of Palestinian refugees.
  • Despite the seizure, the UNRWA chief asserted the agency's determination to continue its work.

Christian Saunders, the chief of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), has accused Israel of seeking to eliminate the organization and the broader issue of Palestinian refugees. Saunders pointed to the recent seizure of UNRWA's training center in occupied East Jerusalem as evidence of this intent.

Speaking to Al Jazeera, Saunders articulated his view that this action is not an isolated incident but rather a calculated move within a larger Israeli strategy. He asserted that the agency's mission is to serve Palestinian refugees and that Israel's actions aim to obstruct this mandate fundamentally.

Despite the escalating pressure and the seizure of its facilities, Saunders emphasized UNRWA's resilience. He declared, “UNRWA is ‘not planning on going anywhere’,” signaling the agency's commitment to its operations and its mandate to assist millions of Palestinian refugees across the region. The agency continues to operate under challenging circumstances.

UNRWA is ‘not planning on going anywhere’

— Christian SaundersUNRWA chief Christian Saunders asserted the agency's commitment to continue its operations despite Israel's actions.
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