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The Board of Peace said on Sunday that its policy toward the UN agency for Palestinian refugees in Gaza remained unchanged, reiterating that it would not cooperate with UNRWA as part of its plans for the territory. In a statement, the Board said it intended to work with what it described as “trusted partners” capable of providing services and programs that meet the needs of Gaza’s population while supporting stability and longer-term economic development. The Board said that, in its assessment, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) did not meet the criteria it had established for organizations participating in its Gaza framework. It said its approach was intended to reduce long-term […]
