Qasim criticizes the position of the "Peace Council" regarding UNRWA

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qasim criticizes the position of the "Peace Council" regarding UNRWA, considering it aligns with the Israeli position aimed at ending the agency's work and liquidating the right of return, and questions the council's inability to provide relief to the Gaza Strip.

Hamas spokesman Hazem Qasim criticized on Saturday the position of the "Peace Council" regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), considering that the council's declaration of non-cooperation with the agency and refusal to grant it a role aligns with the Israeli position aimed at ending its work and preventing it from providing relief to Palestinians and liquidating the right of return. Qasim expressed surprise in a statement at taking this position at a time when the council is unable to provide relief to the Gaza Strip or compel the occupation to adhere to the ceasefire agreement and stop the daily killing of Palestinians. He pointed out that the position on UNRWA comes amid continuing humanitarian needs in Gaza and the importance of the agency's role. The statements come amid ongoing debate over the role of UNRWA and the worsening humanitarian needs in the sector.