Palestinians have refugee status because of Israel

According to Michelle Moshelian (Letters, September 23rd) UNRWA and Arab states are guilty of not helping Palestinians ‘lose’ their refugee status.

United Nations General Assembly Resolution 194 was adopted on December 11 1948 and has been reaffirmed every year since.

Article 11 of the resolution states that Palestinian refugees “…wishing to return to their homes and live at peace with their neighbours should be permitted to do so…”