How has the war in Gaza affected UNRWA’s ability to support Palestinians?

As well as bringing emergency aid to those living in Occupied Palestinian Territory, UNRWA, the agency for Palestine refugees, also provides a range of crucial services. In Gaza, the year-long war has severely threatened the delivery of these crucial services.

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How has the war in Gaza affected UNRWA’s ability to support Palestinians?

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