UNRWA Closure as Prelude to the Elimination of Palestinians’ Right of Return

Article by Mtanes Shihadeh placing Israel's attacks on UNRWA throughout its genocidal war on Gaza in context, describing Israel's long history of attacks and delegitimization campaigns against the agency. Shihadeh argues that Israel's attacks on UNRWA during the Gaza genocide are an attempt to end the Palestinian refugee question and the recognition of the Palestinian right of return. Article addresses the US role in Israel's campaigns against UNRWA, including President Trump's 2018 decision to cut funding to UNRWA.