UNRWA

UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, is at the center of a growing crisis. It's facing severe operational challenges due to funding cuts, staff layoffs (600 recently), and salary reductions in Gaza, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. Israel has restricted aid access and demolished UNRWA's East Jerusalem headquarters, actions condemned by multiple countries and the UN itself. These actions follow Israeli accusations of UNRWA's ties to Hamas, highlighted in a recent documentary, and legislation banning the agency's operations on Israeli territory. The agency's ability to provide essential services in Gaza is severely compromised, impacting the population's survival amid a collapsing economy and ongoing conflict. The situation is further complicated by the UN's own financial struggles, raising concerns about its overall capacity to respond to global crises.