UNRWA: Israel Denying Visas to Aid Groups, “Phasing Out” Humanitarians in Gaza

Israeli officials are denying visas to humanitarian groups and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned — an attempt not only to disrupt aid in Gaza, but also to undermine Palestinians’ refugee status and their right to return to their homeland. On Tuesday, UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini said that the…

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