https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-agency-for-palestinian-refugees-eyeing-major-restructuringContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-agency-for-palestinian-refugees-eyeing-major-restructuringhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/un-agency-for-palestinian-refugees-eyeing-major-restructuring#u196022Thu, 12 Nov 2026 04:38:09 +0000UNRWA interim chief Philippe Lazzarini announced thousands of staff layoffs and signaled a potential withdrawal from Gaza as the agency faces a severe funding crisis. The restructuring plan comes amid Israeli legislation banning UNRWA operations in Israel and East Jerusalem, set to take effect in January 2027. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged full funding for the agency, while the UNRWA commissioner-general reaffirmed commitment to its mandate. Palestinian rights group Hashd called for sustainable funding to prevent collapse. Protests have erupted over service cuts affecting million