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Battles In Gaza's Rafah As US Warns Israel Over Lebanon

Fighting raged Wednesday between Israeli troops and Palestinian militants in Gaza's southern city of Rafah, witnesses said, as fears grow of a wider regional war drawing in Lebanese Hamas ally Hezbollah.

International Business Times · Jun 26, 2024

Israelis' lawsuit says UN agency helps Hamas by paying Gaza staff in dollars

Israelis who were taken hostage or lost loved ones during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack are suing the United Nations agency that aids Palestinians

The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2024

Gaza fighting continues despite Israeli ‘pauses’ announcement: UNRWA

UNRWA chief says ‘operationally, nothing has changed yet’ after Israeli army announced planned pauses to allow aid in.

Al Jazeera · Jun 17, 2024

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Israeli Airstrike Hits UN School Sheltering Displaced Palestinians

Israeli airstrike on UN school in Gaza raises concerns over civilian safety and humanitarian law violations.

UNRWA Staff Terrified And Fleeing After Strikes In Gaza

UNRWA Commissioner-General expresses deep concern over staff safety in Gaza amid escalating violence and critical shortages, further exacerbating the human...

UN says 800,000 people have fled Rafah as Israel kills dozens in Gaza

Israel says it recovered remains of one captive while Hamas claims several attacks against Israeli troops across Gaza.

Al Jazeera · May 18, 2024

Rafah is running out of food, even as the U.S. pier starts operating in Gaza

The first trucks of aid entered Gaza via a pier built by the U.S. But it's challenging to move aid around Gaza, and humanitarian groups operating in Rafah warn they don't have food to distribute.

WEKU · May 17, 2024

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Israel Hits Gaza After Truce Talks End

Israel launched fresh strikes in the Gaza Strip Friday after negotiators pursuing a long-stalled truce agreement left talks in Cairo without having secured a deal.

International Business Times · May 10, 2024

UNRWA Headquarters In East Jerusalem Set On Fire Twice

UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem faced arson attacks, prompting closure due to safety concerns for UN staff.

UNRWA Urges Ceasefire Amid Gaza Crisis

UNRWA commissioner-general emphasizes urgent need for Israel-Hamas ceasefire to prevent further suffering and displacement in Gaza.

Middle East crisis: ‘not easy to see’ how Israeli offensive on Rafah could be compliant with international law, says UK minister – as it happened

British government doing everything it can to prevent assault on Rafah while civilians shelter there, says deputy foreign secretary Andrew Mitchell

The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024

Middle East crisis: Germany to resume working with Unrwa after UN report finds Israel yet to supply evidence to back terror claims – as it happened

Government to resume cooperation with UN agency for Palestinians in Gaza after report finds Israel had yet to back up accusations on employees having terror ties

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2024

Head Of UN Agency For Palestinians Urges Probe Into Staff Killings

The director of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees hit back at Israel Tuesday, calling for a Security Council probe into the "blatant disregard" for UN operations in Gaza after some 180 staffers were killed.

International Business Times · Apr 23, 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

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Al Jazeera · 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 18, 2024

UNRWA head warns of ‘insidious’ Israeli campaign to dismantle agency

Appealing to UNSC for protection, Philippe Lazzarini says UNRWA’s work more crucial than ever amid Israel’s war on Gaza.

UNRWA Warns Of Impending Humanitarian Crisis In Gaza

UNRWA Commissioner-General warns of humanitarian crises and potential famine in Gaza due to campaign to end operations.

UN Urges Security Council To Support UNRWA's Survival

UNRWA head appeals to Security Council to safeguard agency amid Israeli calls for dissolution, highlighting potential humanitarian crisis and famine in Gaza.

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France 24 · Apr 5, 2024

Thirty days to save UNRWA: Following UN agency chief Lazzarini in his race against time

UNRWA, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, is on the brink of collapse. Since the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, the agency has come under suspicion, accused of being too close to the terrorist acts of Hamas. Many donor countries have…

Japan Lifts Funding Suspension Of UNRWA

Japan resumes funding to UNRWA after reassurances on staff neutrality and project oversight.

Al Jazeera · Apr 2, 2024

Japan lifts pause in funding for UNRWA, following Canada, Australia

Japanese foreign minister makes the announcement after holding talks last week with UNRWA chief.

Al Jazeera · Mar 29, 2024

Japan to resume funding to UNRWA, following Sweden, Finland and Canada

Move comes after meeting between Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini.

International Business Times · Mar 26, 2024

UN Palestinian Agency Chief Says Funding Secured Until End Of May

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has enough funds to keep operating until at least the end of May, its chief told Swiss media on Tuesday.

The Guardian - US · Mar 25, 2024

Israel-Gaza war: US says it will ‘find ways’ to warn Israel against Rafah attack despite cancellation of visit – as it happened

Israeli prime minister’s political rival said Netanyahu should have travelled to the US after visit is cancelled following UN vote to pass ceasefire resolution

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2024

Afternoon Update: Unrwa hits out at ‘man-made famine’; Moscow terror suspects in court; and Olivia Colman on the gender pay gap

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees says Israel has barred it from making aid deliveries in northern Gaza, where the threat of famine is highest

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