Unlike the UNHCR, which handles refugee crises worldwide and focuses on resettlement, UNRWA was established exclusively for Palestinian refugees. 🚨🚨BIG NEWS: The United States🇺🇸 has ceased funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) due to allegations of its employees' direct involvement in the October 7th massacre. Today, the centre faces the threat of closure because of recent Israeli legislation — putting access to education and opportunity for… pic.twitter.com/Dibq7L9XNk — UNRWA (@UNRWA) January 25, 2026The Political Root: Why UNRWA Faces HostilityThe Israeli government’s campaign against UNRWA runs much deeper than the recent allegations against a few staff members. Erasing the Right of Return: By dismantling UNRWA, Israel would undermine the legal framework that defines millions of Palestinians as refugees. For many of these children, UNRWA schools are not just classrooms, but also safe spaces that offer food, stability, and hope amid constant uncertainty.