In 1948, more than 700,000 Palestinians were displaced from their towns and villages. 77 years later, Palestinians continue to be forcibly displaced. Since the war in #Gaza began, around 1.9 million people have been forced to flee their homes. #WorldRefugeeDay

UNRWA

@UNRWA

In 1948, more than 700,000 Palestinians were displaced from their towns and villages. 

 

77 years later, Palestinians continue to be forcibly displaced. 

 

Since the war in #Gaza began, around 1.9 million people have been forced to flee their homes. 

 

 #WorldRefugeeDay

Philippe Lazzarini

@UNLazzarini

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we  @UNRWA renew our commitment to #Palestine Refugees. 

We continue providing services & assistance against all odds despite massive adversity especially in #Gaza & the West Bank. 

I salute our teams serving the communities across the region with courage & dedication. 

We will continue until a just solution is found to the plight of Palestine Refugees.  

-> It's our mission.  

-> It's our commitment.  

-> It's our mandate entrusted to UNRWA by the UN General Assembly