Unraveling UNRWA
Germany/Israel 2025 | Director: Duki Dror | English, Hebrew & Arabic with English subtitles | 75 minutes
Documentary
In the aftermath of the October 7th attacks and allegations that UNRWA staff were complicit in the kidnappings and violence, the agency faced global fallout and Israeli legislation to suspend cooperation with UNRWA amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. This probing documentary presents an in-depth historical examination of the agency and its evolution – from its post-1948 origins as a temporary relief organization mandated to resolve the Palestine refugees crisis, to its pivotal and often controversial role amidst the decades-long Israeli Palestinian conflict. Through in-depth examination of sources, living witnesses, rare archival documentation, and diverse perspectives, the film offers an inside look at the only UN agency dedicated to a single group of people – a temporary agency that has never ceased operations and, after more than 75 years, continues to perpetuate generations of refugees.
