The head of the UN’s agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) accused the international community of “containing” rather than resolving the more than 75-year-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Philippe Lazzarini said when a Palestinian state that can deliver education, healthcare and social support is established, UNRWA’s role will be finished. His comments came amid a concerted effort by Israel to disband UNRWA.
“The agency exists because a political solution does not,” said Lazzarini.
Israel got no support for getting rid of UNRWA at a UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday. All 15 council members – including the United States, Israel’s closest ally – voiced support for the agency along with Arab and European representatives.
Palestine’s UN ambassador, Riyad Mansour, told reporters after the meeting: “Wasn’t today’s debate impressive? Everyone except one .”
Source: AlJazeera
