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Oct 17, 2026 at 10:12 AM ET
Lazzarini calls pressure on UNRWA unprecedented
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Outgoing UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said Israel’s campaign against the Palestinian refugee agency is unprecedented in United Nations history. He cited a threatened terrorist designation, legislation, lawsuits, donor lobbying and what he described as a fierce disinformation campaign, and said nearly 400 UNRWA staff have been killed in Gaza.
WHO: Philippe Lazzarini, the outgoing UNRWA chief
WHAT: Lazzarini said Israel’s campaign against UNRWA is unprecedented in United Nations history.
WHEN: Reported Oct 17, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: Lazzarini said Israel’s long-term aim is to erase Palestinian refugee status.
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