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UNRWA Chief Demands Investigation into 390 Staff Deaths in Gaza

3/31/2026

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Philippe Lazzarini, head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), called for an investigation into the deaths of over 390 staff during Gaza war.
He criticized extraordinary impunity in Gaza and said Israel has a license to kill.
He warned that ongoing Israeli attacks and budget cuts could collapse UNRWA.
UNRWA provides vital services to around 5.9 million refugees across the region.

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Philippe Lazzarini, head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), called for an investigation into the deaths of over 390 staff during Gaza war.
He criticized extraordinary impunity in Gaza and said Israel has a license to kill.
He warned that ongoing Israeli attacks and budget cuts could collapse UNRWA.
UNRWA provides vital services to around 5.9 million refugees across the region.