Dismantling UNRWA won't erase the conflict it represents

UNRWA's flaws warrant scrutiny, but dismantling the agency will not resolve the Palestinian refugee issue. Removing the main civilian support structure for millions of Palestinians risks deepening instability and leaving underlying political realities unresolved

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Dismantling UNRWA won't erase the conflict it represents

UNRWA's flaws warrant scrutiny, but dismantling the agency will not resolve the Palestinian refugee issue. Removing the main civilian support structure for millions of Palestinians risks deepening instability and leaving underlying political realities unresolved

Charles Petrie

12:39 AM • June 09 2026 IDT

The debate over the UN agency helping Palestinian refugees has become an extremely emotive issue in Israel as regards the United Nations.

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