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Dissident rock band Bi-2 leave Thailand after Russia deportation fears

Human rights groups had urged Thai government not to deport Russian-Belarusian band, who are now in Israel

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2024

What’s behind Israel’s decision to target UNRWA?

Israel has long tried to eliminate the UN agency, which enshrines the right of Palestinian refugees to return home.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024

It’s right to probe UNRWA’s problems – yet what would replace it? Its critics have no answer

Financial aid to UNRWA has dwindled since Israel’s allegations over 7 October. Who will step in when its services shrink, asks Etan Nechin

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024

What is Tower 22, the Jordan-based US outpost targeted in a drone strike?

An Iran-linked group in Iraq claims attack on Tower 22, raising fears of Israel’s war on Gaza spilling over into region.

Al Jazeera · Jan 29, 2024

UN chief urges donors to reconsider UNRWA funding withdrawal

António Guterres says loss of funding from US and others means aid into Gaza for whole of this month cannot be guaranteed

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024

Which countries have cut funding to UNRWA, and why?

The UN urges continued funding to UNRWA’s ‘lifesaving’ aid to Gaza, after some Western countries cut aid to the agency.

Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2024

'Intensive Battles' Continue In Gaza As UN Chief Calls On Donors To Maintain Aid

Heavy fighting raged in Gaza Sunday amid a fierce row over the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees that has called its future into question.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2024

UNRWA fund cuts by the West ‘collective punishment’ against Palestinians

The UN chief joins head of UNRWA calling on Western donor countries for ‘continuity’ in Gaza agency operations.

Al Jazeera · Jan 28, 2024

Far-right Israeli ministers call for resettlement of Gaza – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can see our full report on the drone attack that killed three US soldiers in Jordan here and our report on western countries’ decision to cut funding to UNRWA here. And see all coverage of the Israel-Gaza war and Middle East crisis here.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2024

UN Agency In Gaza Under Fire After Oct 7 Involvement Claims

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees was under fire after staff members were accused of participating in the October 7 attacks, while fighting in Gaza sent more people fleeing south towards the Egyptian border.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2024