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Hamas Condemns Board of Peace Exclusion of UN Refugee Agency

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Hamas has denounced the Board of Peace for shutting out the UN Palestinian refugee agency from reconstruction plans.

What's new · 2d agoHamas has officially condemned the Board of Peace for excluding UNRWA from Gaza operations, following revelations that the panel had previously met with the agency.

Hamas has strongly condemned the US-backed Board of Peace for excluding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency from future Gaza operations, accusing the panel of aligning with Israel. The backlash follows the board's unveiling of a multibillion-dollar reconstruction blueprint that faces severe diplomatic and security hurdles. Meanwhile, reports indicate the panel previously engaged in discussions with UNRWA officials despite its stated exclusion stance.

Hamas stated that excluding the UN agency for Palestinian refugees demonstrates the board's alignment with Israel.
The Board of Peace previously met with representatives from the UN agency despite maintaining that the organization has no role in the Gaza strip.
The multi-billion dollar recovery plan encompasses dozens of infrastructure and development projects across housing and health sectors.

Written before 2 later updates from the outlets covering this story.

By the numbers

$2.5BGaza recovery plan

66reconstruction projects

6 mthsrecovery plan duration

Timeline

Sep 23The Board of Peace unveiled a multi-billion dollar recovery plan for Gaza during a meeting in New York.
Sep 25Former UNRWA leadership disclosed that the panel had met with the agency despite its stated exclusion from Gaza.
Sep 26Hamas condemned the Board of Peace for refusing to work with UNRWA in Gaza operations.

Why it matters

The involvement of international panels in post-conflict Gaza governance and reconstruction remains contentious amid ongoing diplomatic divisions over the roles of established UN bodies.

What outlets agree on

The Board of Peace has proposed a multi-billion dollar recovery plan for Gaza while maintaining a stance that excludes UNRWA from operational roles, drawing criticism from Palestinian factions.

Where coverage differs

Reports differ on whether the board has completely avoided contact with UNRWA, with former agency officials asserting that meetings did take place despite public exclusions.

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