A World Watches: Gaza's Lifeline Fades as Aid Efforts Are 'Crippled,' Says UNRWA

It’s a story we’ve heard, tragically, too many times. Yet, each time, the raw despair cuts just as deep. The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has, in truth, unleashed a blistering critique against Israel, alleging that its actions have, quite simply, crippled vital aid operations in Gaza. And honestly, for those on the ground, the consequences are nothing short of catastrophic.

Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA's commissioner-general – a man who has, you could say, seen more than his fair share of humanitarian crises – didn’t mince words. He spoke of an