Outgoing UNRWA Chief Warns Agency Faces Collapse Amid Israeli Claims, US Funding Freeze

Philippe Lazzarini, outgoing head of UNRWA, cautioned that the agency may soon become nonviable due to financial crises worsened by the US funding freeze and Israeli accusations of collusion with Hamas. This warning highlights a looming humanitarian gap for Palestinian refugees, especially in Gaza. Stakeholders will need to decide soon how to address UNRWA's future role or risk Israel assuming its responsibilities amid increasing tensions.