The start of work to improve the conditions of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon

Paula Istah wrote in “Al -Sharq Al -Awsat”: It was recorded in Beirut a while ago, and in parallel with the launch of the process of handing over the Palestinian weapon inside the camps, an official movement is remarkable towards improving the conditions of the livelihood of Palestinian refugees.

Ambassador Ramez Damascus, Chairman of the Lebanese -Palestinian Dialogue Committee, began dealing with Palestinian refugee affairs in Lebanon, with the Director of UNRWA Affairs in Lebanon, Dorothy Klaus, last week’s tour of Lebanese officials concerned with addressing this file.
Ambassador Ramez Damascus believes that “Lebanon is very late in carrying out its duties towards the Palestinian refugees residing on its lands,” noting that they “live in a very difficult situation, and it has been neglected throughout the last period; Therefore, we are working today to apply for this file by paying to amend some laws and decipher a contract that has been continuing since the civil war.
Damascus confirms that “improving the living conditions of refugees is not linked to the delivery of weapons. “Ham S” to proceed with the file.
Damascus stresses that “the file of Palestinian refugees rights cannot be resolved with a magical magic, especially since the amendment of laws is linked to the House of Representatives, but there are things that we are trying to resolve with the relevant ministries,” surprisingly, some consider that giving rights to refugees such as ownership and others would lead to resettlement, and stressing that “this is a Lebanese sovereign issue, and no one can give Lebanese citizenship to anyone who was only the Lebanese state.”
Damascus indicated that Lebanon – through its diplomatic relations – is pushing to maintain the agency’s financing; Because otherwise, the situation will become very difficult.