UN General Assembly Renews UNRWA Mandate Through 2029 With Overwhelming Support

Member states endorsed the agency's role serving millions of Palestinian refugees.

Overview

An assistance-to-refugees resolution passed 151–10 with 14 abstentions, with India voting in favor and the United States and Israel among those opposed.
A separate resolution commended UNRWA and extended its mandate to the end of June 2029 with 145 votes in support.
In total, the General Assembly adopted five resolutions related to Palestine during the session.
One text warned of severe humanitarian consequences if UNRWA were dismantled or restricted and voiced concern about an Israeli law intended to end the agency’s mandate.
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini welcomed the broad backing and urged matching resources, as the Arab League appealed to donors to close an estimated $200 million funding gap.