Gazans depend on us for ‘sheer survival’ insists UNRWA
- 31 January 2025 12:00
Gaza City, Occupied Palestinian Territory – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that Gazans depend on the agency for “sheer survival” amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the besieged enclave.
In a statement released today, UNRWA spokesperson Adnan Abu Hasna said that the agency’s services are “essential” for the survival of the 2 million Palestinians living in Gaza.
“UNRWA provides food, water, shelter, healthcare, and education to the most vulnerable people in Gaza,” Abu Hasna said. “Without our services, these people would not be able to survive.”
UNRWA has been operating in Gaza since 1949, providing a range of essential services to Palestinian refugees. However, the agency has been facing a severe funding crisis in recent years, which has forced it to reduce its services.
In 2023, UNRWA was forced to cut food aid to 100,000 Palestinians in Gaza due to a lack of funding. The agency also had to close down several schools and clinics.
The funding crisis has been exacerbated by the Israeli blockade of Gaza, which has severely restricted the movement of people and goods into and out of the enclave.
Abu Hasna said that UNRWA is “deeply concerned” about the humanitarian situation in Gaza and called on the international community to provide more funding for the agency.
“The people of Gaza are in dire need of our help,” Abu Hasna said. “We cannot afford to let them down.”
In addition to providing essential services, UNRWA also plays a vital role in advocating for the rights of Palestinian refugees. The agency has been a vocal critic of the Israeli blockade of Gaza and has called for an end to the occupation of the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
UNRWA’s work in Gaza is essential for the survival of the Palestinian people. The agency provides life-saving services to the most vulnerable people in the enclave and advocates for their rights. The international community must provide more funding for UNRWA so that it can continue its vital work.
Gazans depend on us for ‘sheer survival’ insists UNRWA
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