UN agency for Palestinians refugees at 'breaking point': chief

UN agency for Palestinians refugees at 'breaking point': chief
Thursday 22 February 2024 - 23:01

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees warned Thursday it has reached a critical juncture as it struggles to cope with the war in Gaza.

“It is with profound regret that I must now inform you that UNRWA has reached a breaking point,” chief Philippe Lazzarini said, as donors freeze funding, Israel exerts pressure to dismantle the agency and humanitarian needs soar.

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