UNGA Fourth Committee votes to extend UNRWA mandate

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UNGA Fourth Committee votes to extend UNRWA mandate

The Fourth Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday adopted four resolutions in favour of Palestine, including extending the mandate of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the illegality of Israeli settlements. On extending UNRWA's operations, 164 countries voted in favour of the resolution, six countries voted against it and five others abstained. Meanwhile, 165 countries voted in favour of a resolution to assist Palestinian refugees, while ten countries abstained and only Israel voted against it. At the same time, 160 countries voted in favour of a resolution on the property of the Palestinian refugees and their revenue, while seven countries voted against the resolution and seven countries abstained. In addition, 150 countries […]

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