The UNHCR will do better work for Palestinians in Gaza than UNRWA previously has.
At this point, UNRWA is just as problematic as Hamas in Gaza, and it is the only organization in the world not held accountable for these actions.
"This forum is helping to stem the tide of misery," said UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in closing remarks, after citing humanitarian crises in Myanmar, Yemen, Somalia and Gaza.
UN Refugee Chief warns that an Israeli assault on Rafah could trigger a refugee crisis, making Israeli-Palestinian conflict resolution impossible. Global condemnation mounts as tensions escalate.
The international community must be aware of the implications of such actions, and recognize that a fair and balanced approach is essential for fostering lasting peace in the region
“The repatriation of refugees should be done voluntarily and without any pressure or violence,” UNHCR says.
A spokesperson told Reuters the closure was due to a "perimeter intrusion" earlier on Friday morning.
After Albanese questioned Israel's right to defend itself on her Twitter account, the International Legal Forum called for her dismissal.