Eight Muslim Nations Back UNRWA, Call Its Role in Gaza ‘Irreplaceable’

Eight leading Muslim countries, including Pakan, have expressed strong support for the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees, saying its role in Gaza is “irreplaceable” amid an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
In a joint statement shared Pakan’s Foreign Office on Friday, the foreign miners of Pakan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and the United Arab Emirates reaffirmed “the indispensable role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in safeguarding the rights and well-being of Palestinian refugees”.
They said that for decades, UNRWA has carried out a unique mandate entrusted to it the international community, providing protection, education, health care, social services, and emergency assance to millions of Palestinian refugees in its areas of operation.
“In light of the unprecedented humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, the miners underscore the essential role UNRWA plays in delivering humanitarian assance through its network of dribution centres, ensuring that food, relief items, and basic necessities reach those in need fairly and efficiently,” the statement said.
The miners noted that the UN General Assembly’s decision to renew UNRWA’s mandate for an additional three years reflected international confidence in the agency’s vital role and the continuity of its operations.UNRWA’s schools and health facilities remain a lifeline for refugee communities in Gaza, the statement said, underlining that UNRWA’s role is “irreplaceable”.
“No other entity possesses the infrastructure, expertise, and field presence required to meet the needs of Palestinian refugees or to ensure continuity of services at the necessary scale,” it read.
The statement warned that any weakening of the agency’s capacity would have grave humanitarian, social and political repercussions across the region.Story continues below this ad
The miners also condemned the storming of the UNRWA headquarters in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of East Jerusalem Israeli forces, describing it as a “flagrant violation” of international law and the “inviolability” of UN premises.