Unrwa may be forced to stop saving lives in Gaza. Will the world let that happen? | Philippe Lazzarini

The UN agency entrusted with the protection and welfare of Palestine refugees for three-quarters of a century, Unrwa , which I lead, was always meant to be temporary.

The agency may be forced to halt its work in the occupied Palestinian territory next month if legislation passed by the Israeli parliament is implemented.

The tools and institutions needed to defend and reinforce our multilateral system and the rules-based order exist and are adequate we need only find the political courage to use them. - Philippe Lazzarini is commissioner-general of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East ( Unrwa ) - Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here..