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Sunders Urges Support for UNRWA's $100M Shortfall
The Acting Commissioner-General of UNRWA, Christian Saunders, confirmed that the agency is facing a severe financial crisis with a deficit of approximately $100 million for 2026, threatening the continuation of its core services in Gaza. UNRWA is experiencing a funding shortfall, along with restrictions on the entry of essential supplies, as 94% of the population lack adequate housing, and 90% face repeated interruptions in access to clean drinking water. Additionally, 98% of households live near environmental hazards. Over 10,000 staff provide services to 1.7 million people, including managing shelters, education, healthcare, and water services. Saunders warned that the situation for Palestinians in the West Bank is deteriorating, with an increase in displacement cases reaching unprecedented levels since 1967. There are also efforts to take over UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem, reflecting political and financial challenges facing the agency. He called on countries to provide strong political and financial support to ensure the continuity of UNRWA’s operations.
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