UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini has thanked Australia for restoring funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

“Your support is testament to your commitment to humanitarian principles and the plight of Palestine refugees during unprecedented crisis,” he said in a post on X.

“I hope that other donors who have temporarily paused their contribution will make similar announcement and support the Agency to reverse the widespread hunger in Gaza and to remain a lifeline for Palestine refugees across the region.”