‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?
Summary
The United States-led Board of Peace (BoP) has announced that the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) will not be involved in Gaza’s reconstruction. The BoP said it will only work with partners it trusts to meet the needs of Gaza’s people, stating that UNRWA does not meet these standards.Key Facts
- The Board of Peace was launched by President Donald Trump earlier in 2024 to oversee Gaza’s reconstruction after years of conflict.
- BoP revealed a $2.4 billion, 66-project plan to start rebuilding Gaza but excluded UNRWA as a partner.
- UNRWA was created in 1949 to support Palestinian refugees and currently has about 11,000 employees in Gaza.
- The BoP said it will work only with partners who help create a "deradicalised" Gaza and said UNRWA does not pass this test.
- UNRWA officials have met with BoP representatives but were told their agency’s "days are over" in Gaza.
- UNRWA’s acting leader, Christian Saunders, called the agency essential and warned against ignoring its experience and capabilities.
- Former UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said removing the agency would have a devastating effect on Palestinians.
- Gaza continues to face severe humanitarian challenges due to ongoing conflict, restrictions on aid, and stalled reconstruction efforts.
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