UNRWA, established in 1949, provides humanitarian aid, education, and health services to 5.9 million Palestinian refugees and their descendants. Israel and the U.S. are banning UNRWA due to claims of antisemitism in education material and connections to terrorist organizations. In response, UNRWA denies these claims and points out that less than 1% of staff have been found guilty of such violations. Israel is taking steps to ban UNRWA, which will impact aid in Gaza, where the majority of Palestinians are displaced and in need of assistance. UNRWA employs 13,000 staff and operates 300 facilities in Gaza. However, the banning of UNRWA by Israel may jeopardize aid efforts in the region. The U.S. has halted funding to UNRWA, while Israel and the U.S. argue that UNRWA’s role in aid efforts is exaggerated and that other agencies can step in to fill the gap. Amidst this controversy, discussions are ongoing to ensure that there is no interruption in the delivery of humanitarian aid and essential services in the region, despite the ban on UNRWA.
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