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UNRWA refutes Israeli implications of Hamas tunnel below Gaza HQ

The aid agency says it has ‘no knowledge’ of areas beneath its headquarters in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Feb 11, 2024

Netanyahu Promises 'Safe Passage' To Palestinians Ahead Of Rafah Operation

The threat of an Israeli incursion into Gaza's southernmost town of Rafah persisted Sunday, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promising "safe passage" to civilians displaced there.

International Business Times · Feb 11, 2024

Israel Says UN Agency Boss Should Quit Over Hamas 'Tunnel' Under Gaza HQ

Israel's foreign minister called Saturday for the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees to quit, following Israeli claims that a Hamas tunnel had been discovered under its evacuated Gaza City headquarters.

International Business Times · Feb 10, 2024

What is UNRWA and why is it important for Palestinians?

The UN agency, which supports 6 million Palestinian refugees, is the main aid provider in Gaza amid Israeli bombardment.

Al Jazeera · Feb 1, 2024

Israeli intelligence accuses UNRWA staff of kidnap, seizing body

Israeli intelligence dossier alleges that a dozen UN agency employees were involved in the October 7 attack on Israel.

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

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