The UN Secretary-General has appointed Christian Saunders as the interim head of UNRWA, effective from April 1, 2026, until June 30, 2026. This appointment precedes the completion of Philippe Lazzarini's term.

Philippe Lazzarini, the outgoing Commissioner-General of UNRWA, stated that Israel has crushed the organization in Gaza, with severe consequences for Palestinians and the wider Middle East, as he concludes his tenure.

Vodja agencije Združenih narodov za palestinske begunce (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini je na svoji zadnji novinarski konferenci zahteval preiskavo smrti skoraj 400 sodelavcev agencije med vojno v Gazi.

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has stated that Israel has 'crushed' the agency's operations in Gaza, warning of severe consequences for Palestinians and the wider Middle East, as he announced his departure from the role.

Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, warns that the UN agency may soon cease to exist, criticizing the international community for failing to adequately protect its crucial role.

The commissioner-general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, whose term ends on March 31, voices deep concern for the survival of the underfunded organization that has destabilized…