Balanced News: ‘Genuine prospect of Palestinian statehood is critical’, UNRWA chief tells emergency summit in Saudi Arabia

The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, called for urgent support for civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory at an emergency summit convened by the League of Arab States and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Lazzarini emphasized the need for a political solution to end the cycle of conflict, stating that it has become a matter of life and death for millions in Gaza and beyond. He also highlighted the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the desperation of the people there, urging leaders to take action to change the trajectory of the crisis and defend the UNRWA against false accusations.