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Why is UNRWA important to Palestinians?

Why is UNRWA important to Palestinians?

Update: 2024-09-12
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An Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza kills six people working for the UN agency for Palestinian refugees. UNRWA has been repeatedly attacked by Israel during its war. So why is the agency so important to Palestinians - and why does Israel want to destroy it?

In this episode:

  • Riham Jafari, Communication and Advocacy Coordinator at ActionAid Palestine and former staff member of UNRWA. 
  • Chris Gunness,  former spokesman for UNRWA.
  • Tamara Al-Rifai, current Spokesperson for UNRWA

Host: James Bays 

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Hannah Stejnbok

UNRWA is a scam no other refugees get their own UN agency.

Sep 15th
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Why is UNRWA important to Palestinians?

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