The Latest Breaking News from Catherine Colonna

UK to resume funding to UN Palestine relief agency Unrwa

David Lammy’s decision marks a rare split between the UK and the US on policy towards Gaza

The Guardian - UK · Jul 19, 2024

Government recommits to funding UNRWA as David Lammy praises ‘life-saving work’

The government will overturn the suspension of UK funding for the UN agency for Palestine

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024

Netherlands feared ‘great suffering’ in Gaza after UNRWA snub, memo reveals

Dutch officials also expressed concern about regional destabilisation, newly released documents show.

Al Jazeera · May 29, 2024

'Neutrality' issues found at UN agency for Palestinians, but no terrorism proof

An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians – led by former French foreign minister Catherine Colonna – found "neutrality-related issues" but noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for allegations that a significant number of its staff were members of terrorist organisations.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 23, 2024

UN Report Recommends Improvements To UNRWA Neutrality

Independent review of UNRWA's neutrality procedures in response to Israeli allegations, highlighting critical role in providing aid to Palestinian refugees.

Top News · Apr 23, 2024

'Neutrality' Issues Found At UN Agency For Palestinians, But No Terrorism Proof

An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found some "neutrality-related issues," its much-anticipated report said Monday, but it noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for incendiary allegations that staff were members of terrorist organizations.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2024

Israel has yet to provide proof of terrorism at UNRWA despite ‘neutrality’ issues

An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found some "neutrality-related issues," its much-anticipated report said Monday, but noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for incendiary allegations that staff were members of terrorist organisations.

France 24 · Apr 22, 2024

Israel still has no proof of Unrwa terrorist claims – but damage to aid agency is done

Inquiry has not backed up allegations of ties to Hamas and Islamic Jihad, which led to loss of $450m as people died in droves

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024

Review Identifies 'Neutrality-related Issues' In UN Agency For Palestinians

An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found "neutrality-related issues" but noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for allegations that a significant number of its staff were members of terrorist organizations.

International Business Times · Apr 22, 2024

Israel gave no evidence UNRWA staff linked to ‘terrorism’: Colonna report

Report from former French foreign minister finds Israel has not backed up claims it made against refugee agency.

Al Jazeera · Apr 22, 2024