Switzerland blocks bid to end funding for UN Palestinian agency after outrage
On Thursday, the upper house of parliament opted not to axe the agency's funding by 23 to 21 votes, a decision that was warmly welcomed by UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini.
AN UNRWA healthcare center in Nablus.(photo credit: NASSER ISHTAYEH/FLASH90)ByREUTERSUpdated:
