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Hamas slams Board of Peace for refusal to work with UNRWA in Gaza
Al Jazeera • • world
Key Points:
- Hamas condemned the US-created Board of Peace’s decision to exclude UNRWA from Gaza operations, accusing it of aligning with Israeli interests to end aid and eliminate Palestinians' right of return.
- The Board of Peace stated it would only collaborate with trusted partners committed to a "deradicalized" Gaza, claiming UNRWA fails to meet these criteria, despite some behind-the-scenes meetings with the agency.
- UNRWA, established in 1949, remains a key provider of aid and education to Palestinian refugees and is viewed by Palestinians as essential to preserving their national rights, while Israel seeks its dismantling.
- Former UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini criticized the Board of Peace for failing to ensure aid access to Gaza, highlighting ongoing Israeli restrictions that keep Gaza unlivable.
- Israeli military actions continued in Gaza and the West Bank, resulting in multiple Palestinian casualties and arrests, including raids on educational institutions and restrictions on movement in Palestinian areas.
