West Bank Violence Undermining Gaza Ceasefire: UNRWA
February 3, 2025
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has expressed deep concern over the ongoing violence in the West Bank, warning that it is undermining the ceasefire agreement reached in Gaza.
In a statement issued today, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said that the recent surge in violence, including deadly clashes between Israeli forces and Palestinian protesters, is “a serious threat to the ceasefire and to the fragile peace process.”
“The escalation of violence in the West Bank is deeply concerning and threatens to derail the progress that has been made in Gaza,” Lazzarini said. “We urge all parties to exercise restraint and to engage in meaningful dialogue to address the underlying causes of the conflict.”
UNRWA has been providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinian refugees in the West Bank and Gaza Strip for over 70 years. The agency said that the ongoing violence has had a devastating impact on the lives of Palestinian refugees, who are already among the most vulnerable populations in the region.
“The violence has resulted in the deaths of innocent civilians, including children, and has caused widespread displacement and damage to property,” Lazzarini said. “It has also disrupted essential services, such as healthcare and education, and has increased food insecurity among Palestinian refugees.”
UNRWA called on the international community to take urgent action to stop the violence and to support the ceasefire agreement in Gaza. The agency also called on all parties to the conflict to respect international humanitarian law and to protect the rights of civilians.
“The ongoing violence in the West Bank is a reminder of the urgent need for a political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” Lazzarini said. “We urge all parties to return to the negotiating table and to work together to achieve a just and lasting peace.”
Additional Information:
- The ceasefire agreement in Gaza was reached between Israel and Hamas on August 30, 2024, following a 12-day conflict that killed over 1,400 people.
- The ceasefire has largely held, but there have been sporadic outbreaks of violence in recent weeks.
- The recent violence in the West Bank has been sparked by a number of factors, including the killing of a Palestinian teenager by Israeli forces on January 26, 2025.
- The United States has condemned the violence and called on both sides to show restraint.
West Bank violence undermining Gaza ceasefire: UNRWA
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