AMMAN — On Thursday,
UNRWA issued a grave warning,
highlighting the looming threat of significant crises should donor countries
fail to resume funding for the agency by April.
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Recent donations, as reported by Al-Mamlaka TV, have
provided some relief, enabling UNRWA to fulfill its obligations by disbursing
salaries for February and sustaining ongoing operations. Juliette Touma,
UNRWA's Director of Communications, affirmed the successful disbursement of
February salaries and reassured that operations and
schools in Jordan will
persist throughout March.
Nevertheless, the specter of imminent crisis looms large.
Adnan Abu Hasna cautioned that serious challenges will emerge come April
without reversing the decision to suspend contributions or new funding from
alternative donor nations. Abu Hasna expressed hope for additional funding from
Arab countries.
UNRWA Commissioner
Philippe Lazzarini recently delivered a
sobering message to the General Assembly, highlighting the agency's dangerous
position on the brink of collapse.
The UN in Jordan even echoed concerns on February 11,
emphasizing the dire consequences for Palestinian refugees in Jordan if UNRWA's
funding remains in limbo.
This situation occurs amidst repeated calls from Israel to
dismantle UNRWA and freeze funding while Gaza faces unprecedented humanitarian
needs. The suspension of contributions totaling $450 million from 16 donor
countries stems from
Israel's unproven allegations against UNRWA employees
being involved in Operation
Al-Aqsa Flood on
October 7, 2023.
UNRWA, currently unable to prioritize cuts to programs or
services, is tirelessly focused on securing funding and lobbying donor
countries to reinstate their support. With services essential to approximately
6 million
Palestinian refugees at stake, urgent action is imperative.
Since its establishment in 1949, UNRWA has been a lifeline,
providing critical education, healthcare, and humanitarian aid to Palestinians
across Gaza, the West Bank, Jordan, Syria, and Lebanon. In Gaza alone, it
offers shelter for nearly a million people displaced due to Israeli
bombardment.
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