UNRWA Concerned about Israeli Statements on Operations, Installations in East-Jerusalem

Rasa - The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) expressed its concern about recent statements made by the Mayor of Jerusalem on its operations and installations in East-Jerusalem.

News ID: 440881

Date: 07 October 2018 - 11:06

RNA - UNRWA conducts humanitarian operations in conformity with the UN Charter, bilateral and multilateral agreements that continue in force, and relevant General Assembly resolutions, PNN reported.

The Agency is specifically mandated by the UN General Assembly to deliver protection and assistance to Palestine refugees in the occupied Palestinian territory, including East Jerusalem, pending a resolution of the conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.

UNRWA has continuously maintained operations in the occupied Palestinian territory including East Jerusalem since 1967 with the cooperation and on the basis of a formal agreement with Israel, which remains in force.

The Agency is recognized for the important work it carries out in education, health-care, relief and social services in East Jerusalem. It is determined to continue carrying out these services.

Such messaging challenges the core principles of impartial and independent humanitarian action and does not reflect the robust and structured dialogue and interaction that UNRWA and Israel have traditionally maintained.

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