The role of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza has become a point of significant contention following reports that the Board of Peace has excluded the agency from its aid operations. UNRWA has served as the primary provider of humanitarian assistance, education, and healthcare for Palestinian refugees for decades. However, the agency has faced intense scrutiny and criticism from Israeli authorities, who have repeatedly called for its removal, alleging that the organization has been compromised by militant influence.

The decision by the Board of Peace to exclude UNRWA reflects a broader geopolitical shift regarding how aid is delivered in Gaza. While supporters of the move argue that a change in administration is necessary to ensure aid reaches civilians without being diverted, critics of the exclusion warn that no other organization possesses the infrastructure or logistical capacity to replace UNRWA’s services on such a large scale. The move effectively mirrors the Israeli government's stated policy of seeking to dismantle or replace the agency's presence in the territory. As the humanitarian situation in Gaza remains critical, the debate over whether to maintain or replace the established aid framework continues to divide international observers and humanitarian groups.