The U.S. officially blacklisted a former United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) official over his alleged role in the October 7, 2023 terror attacks, investigators announced Monday. The UNRWA, a UN agency…
Overview
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees. UNRWA's mandate encompasses Palestinians who fled or were expelled during the Nakba, the 1948 Palestine war, and subsequent conflicts, as well as their descendants, including legally adopted children. As of 2026, more than 5.9 million Palestinians are registered with UNRWA as refugees.
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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees. UNRWA's mandate encompasses Palestinians who fled or were expelled during the Nakba, the 1948 Palestine war, and subsequent conflicts, as well as their descendants, including legally adopted children. As of 2026, more than 5.9 million Palestinians are registered with UNRWA as refugees.