‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: September 27, 2026Country: United States

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‘No role for UNRWA in Gaza’: Does the Board of Peace toe Israeli lines?

The US-led Board of Peace announced that UNRWA will have no role in Gaza, echoing a longstanding Israeli demand to sideline the agency considered vital for millions of Palestinians. The board, overseeing a $2.4 billion reconstruction plan unveiled at the UN General Assembly, stated it would only collaborate with reliable partners, excluding UNRWA. This stance aligns with ongoing Israeli military actions and restrictions in Gaza, as the board continues to follow Israeli preferences amid stalled ceasefire elements and ongoing humanitarian crises.

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