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UNRWA Chief Resigns Amid Crisis for Palestinian Refugees

3/22/2026

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Philippe, the UNRWA commissioner-general, announced his impending departure amid escalating violence in Gaza and the broader Middle East.
He warned that Palestinian refugees face worsening conditions as attacks proceed and Israeli legislative actions aim to dismantle UNRWA's operations.
More than 390 UNRWA personnel have been killed.
The agency's facilities have been destroyed.
He urged immediate political and financial support to prevent UNRWA's collapse and uphold international law protecting displaced Palestinians.

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Philippe, the UNRWA commissioner-general, announced his impending departure amid escalating violence in Gaza and the broader Middle East.
He warned that Palestinian refugees face worsening conditions as attacks proceed and Israeli legislative actions aim to dismantle UNRWA's operations.
More than 390 UNRWA personnel have been killed.
The agency's facilities have been destroyed.
He urged immediate political and financial support to prevent UNRWA's collapse and uphold international law protecting displaced Palestinians.