Despite Israel, U.S. pressure, and ongoing probe, UN renews #UNRWA mandate - Palestinians - Haaretz.com
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UNRWA mandate renewed for three years, ending US pressure - The National
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Countries voted overwhelmingly on Friday to renew the mandate of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, ending a concerted campaign by the United States to abolish it.
Having endured a funding crisis largely caused by the US withdrawing support, the finances of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency remain volatile.
But members of the United Nations Fourth Committee adopted a resolution approving the agency’s operations until June 2023.
Among those who voted, 170 states supported renewal of the mandate and seven abstained. Only the US and Israel voted against.
“Despite bullying, blackmail and pressure they stood by UNRWA,” said Riyad Al Mansour, Ambassador for Palestine to the UN, thanking countries for resisting US lobbying against the agency and its donors.