BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Belize says it’s “deeply involved” on the choice of donor international locations to droop contributions to the United Nations Reduction and Works Company (UNRWA) for Palestine Refugees within the Close to East.
The UNRWA is the principal UN physique offering humanitarian help to the Palestinian folks, and Belmopan mentioned UNRWA’s help is particularly essential for the survival of the folks in Gaza being affected by the present battle.
“The Authorities of Belize urges these international locations to rethink their choice and reinstate instantly the contributions to UNRWA which might be vital to have the ability to help the thousands and thousands of displaced individuals within the Gaza Strip who’ve misplaced every little thing and are relying solely on the help offered by UNRWA.
“By imperiling the capability of UNRWA to proceed its lifesaving help operations, the humanitarian disaster in Gaza is certain to worsen,” the federal government mentioned.
Not less than 18 international locations, together with the European Union, have suspended their funding for the UNRWA primarily based on Israel’s allegations that 12 of its employees have been concerned within the October 7 assaults by Hamas.
UNRWA Commissioner-Basic Philippe Lazzarini, in an announcement final Thursday, mentioned, “Because the conflict in Gaza is being pursued unabated, and on the time the Worldwide Court docket of Justice requires extra humanitarian help, it’s the time to strengthen and to not weaken UNRWA.”
He mentioned the UN refugee company “stays the biggest help group in some of the extreme and sophisticated humanitarian crises on the earth.”
“Belize additionally reiterates its name for a complete cease-fire by Israel and Hamas and the removing of all army tools and personnel from the Gaza Strip. Belize requires protected and unimpeded entry for the passage of humanitarian help that’s essential for the survival of individuals in Gaza, particularly ladies, kids, individuals with disabilities, and the aged,” the assertion mentioned.
Final week, Guyana, one other Caribbean Neighborhood (CARICOM) nation, pledged US$150,000 to the UNRWA.
“Guyana’s contribution to UNRWA aligns with our appeals for a extra sturdy worldwide response to the continued scenario within the Gaza Strip and the safety of civilians impacted by the continued battle,” the Ministry of International Affairs and Worldwide Cooperation mentioned in an announcement.
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