Representatives Mike Lawler (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) have introduced a bill aimed at dismantling the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) and redistributing its humanitarian responsibilities to regional governments. The proposed legislation, titled the Replace UNRWA with Real Humanitarian Assistance Act, seeks to address concerns raised by critics of UNRWA regarding its hiring practices and alleged connections to terrorist groups. Hillel Neuer, executive director of UN Watch, has been a prominent critic of UNRWA, stating that the agency is beyond reform and has failed to address issues raised about its personnel. The bill suggests that humanitarian aid should be managed by local governments, with specific proposals for countries like Jordan and the West Bank. Neuer emphasized that transferring responsibilities from UNRWA to local authorities could help alleviate dependency and promote self-governance among Palestinians.
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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Dismantle UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation to dismantle the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees, proposing to transfer its humanitarian duties to regional governments. The bill addresses longstanding criticisms of UNRWA's operations and aims to promote self-governance among Palestinians.
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Bipartisan House members introduce bill to dismantle UN agency that supports Palestinian refugee relief
Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Dismantle UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees