kandoh , 7 hours ago

The perverse thing is that UNRWA only exists because Zionists refused to allow the main body that deals with refugees, the UNHCR, from dealing with Palestinians.

This statement contains some inaccuracies regarding the history and purpose of UNRWA. Here are the key facts:

UNRWA was established in 1949, predating the UNHCR which was created in 1950[1][2]. It was not created because of Zionist refusal, but rather in response to the displacement of Palestinians following the 1948 Arab-Israeli War[2].

UNRWA’s mandate is specifically focused on providing humanitarian assistance and services to Palestinian refugees, while UNHCR handles all other refugee populations globally[1][2]. This separation was not due to Zionist influence, but rather emerged from the unique historical circumstances surrounding the Palestinian refugee situation.

The continuation of UNRWA is supported by many parties, including Arab states and Palestinians, who see it as an assurance of their refugee status and right of return[4]. However, UNRWA has faced criticism for potentially perpetuating the conflict and refugee status across generations[2].

It’s important to note that the situation is complex, with various stakeholders having different perspectives on UNRWA’s role and effectiveness in addressing the Palestinian refugee issue[1][2][4].

Citations: [1] Why Palestine have a completely separate authority (UNRWA) for … reddit.com/…/why_palestine_have_a_completely_sepa…[2] What to Know about UNRWA and Its Controversial Role in the Israeli … ajc.org/…/what-to-know-about-unrwa-and-its-contro…[3] [PDF] UNRWA AND THE PALESTINIAN REFUGEES: A HISTORY WITHIN … www.unrwa.org/userfiles/201006109359.pdf[4] UNRWA’s Reckoning: Preserving the UN Agency Serving … crisisgroup.org/…/242-unrwas-reckoning-preserving…[5] UNRWA - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNRWA