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UN Assembly Extends UNRWA Mandate Amid Mixed Reactions

12/7/2025

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United Nations General Assembly renewed United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) mandate for three years, with support from 145 countries.
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini praised the vote as solidarity with Palestinian refugees.
Egypt welcomed the decision and urged sustainable funding for UNRWA's services.
Israel views UNRWA as an obstacle to peace.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said neither UNRWA nor Hamas should play a role in Gaza.

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United Nations General Assembly renewed United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) mandate for three years, with support from 145 countries.
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini praised the vote as solidarity with Palestinian refugees.
Egypt welcomed the decision and urged sustainable funding for UNRWA's services.
Israel views UNRWA as an obstacle to peace.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said neither UNRWA nor Hamas should play a role in Gaza.