UNRWA and Palestinian Refugees

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What was the primary recommendation of the Gordon Clapp report regarding Palestinian refugees post-1948?

Immediate resettlement of all refugees in Israel.
Integration of refugees into surrounding Arab nations without international assistance.
Provision of temporary aid with the expectation that refugees would return to their homes within a year.
Creation of an agency to address refugees' needs, improve their productivity, and contain them to prevent threats to Israel. (correct)

Around the year 2000, discussions at the Herzliya Conference on National Security began to question which aspect of UNRWA?

The adequacy of its healthcare services for refugees in Gaza.
The efficiency of its educational programs for refugee children.
The transparency of its financial operations and budget allocation.
Its continued recognition of Palestinian refugee status and its overall mandate. (correct)

Which of the following best describes the role of organizations like IMPACT-se and NGO Monitor in the context of Israeli-Palestinian relations?

Providing direct humanitarian aid to Palestinian refugees and advocating for their rights.
Facilitating peace talks between Israeli and Palestinian leaders and promoting mutual understanding.
Monitoring Palestinian curricula for incitement and scrutinizing non-governmental organizations working in the region. (correct)
Offering financial support and resources to UNRWA to enhance its operational capabilities.

What was the main objective behind proposals made by Knesset members in 2009 to legally redefine 'Palestinian refugee'?

To reduce the number of eligible individuals and halt funding for descendants of refugees. (C) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Trump administration's actions in 2018 significantly impact UNRWA's operations?

By ceasing all funding to UNRWA, following an earlier reduction, which affected millions of refugees. (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the leaked Israeli Foreign Ministry document from December 2023, what is the intended final stage of the plan to dismantle UNRWA?

Severely diminishing UNRWA operations and transferring services to a new entity post-war. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of Israeli-Palestinian relations, what does UNRWA primarily symbolize, despite efforts to undermine it?

The unresolved issue of Palestinian refugees and their right of return. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How do efforts to defund UNRWA connect to broader political objectives, according to the information?

They are aimed at eliminating refugees' issues and form part of a plan to dissolve the Palestinian cause within broader US policies. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What specific actions outlined in the leaked Israeli Foreign Ministry document directly targeted UNRWA staff and facilities?

Targeting and killing UNRWA staff and bombing key facilities. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial goal for UNRWA when it was created by the UN General Assembly resolution on October 8, 1949?

To provide aid and services to Palestinian refugees with the goal of eventual resettlement. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

2025 UNRWA Raids

Israeli police raided UNRWA schools in Jerusalem, intending to shut them down, following the Knesset's law against dealings with UNRWA.

UNRWA's Purpose

Established by the UN in 1949 to provide aid and services to Palestinian refugees, aiming for their eventual resettlement.

Post-Oslo Shift on UNRWA

Post-Oslo Accords, Israeli officials questioned UNRWA's mandate, alleging promotion of terrorism.

Organizations Undermining UNRWA

Organizations established to monitor Palestinian curricula (IMPACT-se) and scrutinize NGOs (NGO Monitor), funded by Zionist groups.