UNRWA Delivers Bulk of Aid in Gaza, as Destruction Mounts in West Bank
2025-02-04 12:00
Gaza City, Palestine – The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has delivered the bulk of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, as destruction continues to mount in the occupied West Bank.
Gaza
In Gaza, UNRWA has provided essential services, including:
- Food assistance to over 1 million refugees
- Healthcare to over 600,000 refugees
- Education to over 250,000 students
The agency has also provided shelter to over 100,000 refugees who have been displaced due to ongoing violence and Israeli airstrikes.
Despite these efforts, the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains dire. The blockade imposed by Israel has severely restricted the movement of goods and people, leading to shortages of food, medicine, and other essential supplies.
West Bank
In the West Bank, Israeli forces have continued to conduct raids and demolitions, resulting in widespread destruction. According to UNRWA, over 100 structures have been demolished since the beginning of the year, displacing hundreds of Palestinians.
In the Jordan Valley, Israeli authorities have designated large areas as closed military zones, restricting access to land and water for Palestinian farmers. This has had a devastating impact on the local economy.
UNRWA’s Role
UNRWA has played a critical role in providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in both Gaza and the West Bank. The agency has called on the international community to increase its support for UNRWA’s operations, which are funded entirely through voluntary contributions.
Call for Peace
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has urged all parties to cease hostilities and respect international law. He stressed that the only way to end the suffering of the Palestinian people is through a just and negotiated solution to the conflict.
“The people of Gaza and the West Bank deserve to live in peace and dignity,” said Lazzarini. “It is time for the international community to act to end this cycle of violence and to establish a lasting solution that ensures the rights of all Palestinians.”
UNRWA delivers bulk of aid in Gaza, as destruction mounts in West Bank
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