Peace Council Omits UNRWA from Gaza Deals
The article discusses the stance of the Gaza-based Peace Council established by the United States regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA). The Council publicly declared that it does not plan for the agency to have a future role in the Gaza Strip, despite behind-the-scenes members expressing a greater willingness to cooperate with it. At the same time, the Israeli occupation continues efforts to remove UNRWA from Gaza, alleging infiltration by Hamas members — an accusation not proven by the International Court of Justice. Meanwhile, UNRWA remains the largest provider of medical and educational support in the area, employing around 11,000 Palestinians and offering essential services to nearly a million Palestinians. Although some UN entities are calling for coordinated action with UNRWA, reports indicate secret meetings between agency officials and the Palestinian committee seeking to manage Gaza. There is an implicit acknowledgment among some parties of the importance of continuing UNRWA’s operations, despite public statements calling for its termination amid Israeli opposition and accusations of Hamas infiltration.
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