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UNRWA chief says Israel’s ban will be disastrous

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s ban would ‘heighten instability and deepen despair’ at a ‘critical moment’.

Al Jazeera

Israel To Cut All Contact With UNRWA, Intermediaries: Israel UN Envoy

Israel will cease all contact with the UN's Palestinian relief agency UNRWA and any other body acting on its behalf, Israel's envoy to the UN said Tuesday after repeatedly accusing the organization of undermining its security.

International Business Times

UK gives £17m in drive to aid Gaza amid continuing ceasefire

Anneliese Dodds announced the aid commitment in the House of Commons, which will go towards food, water and sanitation programmes.

Evening Standard

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‘Five babies in incubator’: HRW on danger to pregnant women, babies in Gaza

Human Rights Watch finds Israel has violated rights of pregnant women and girls, with no end in sight.

Al Jazeera

Ceasefire Agreement Reached To Release Israeli Hostage

Ceasefire agreements, hostage releases, and political tensions in the Middle East involving Israel, Hamas, and Palestinians.

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Trump’s proposal to clean out Gaza is a ‘frightening trick’, locals warn

Residents tell Bel Trew in Jerusalem and Nedal Hamdouna in Gaza that Trump should focus on rebuilding Strip, not forcibly displacing its people

The Independent UK

Israel insists it is going ahead with Unrwa ban – what it may mean for Palestinians

UN agency ordered to vacate HQ by Thursday – just as aid is being increased to Gaza after ceasefire

The Guardian - UK

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Israeli troops kill more than 20 in Lebanon and one in Gaza as residents try to return

People shot at attempting to get back to their homes, with Israel accusing Lebanese army and Hamas of violating deals

The Guardian - UK

Middle East latest: Israel stops the return of thousands of Palestinians till Hamas frees hostage

Israel accused Hamas of violating a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released, stopping thousands of Palestinians from returning to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday

The Independent UK

Israel Demands UNRWA Evacuation From Jerusalem By January 2025

Israel requests UNRWA to halt operations in Jerusalem by Jan 30, 2025, citing security concerns and terrorist infiltration. U.N. and Israel navigate implic...

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Trump Administration Takes Strong Action Against Antisemitism

Israeli Minister and U.S. Ambassador collaborate to combat antisemitism and address UNRWA's alleged terror ties.

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Minister says Israel applying ‘lessons’ from Gaza in West Bank operation

Israel’s defence minister says military applying ‘method’ from Gaza war in major raid on occupied West Bank’s Jenin.

Al Jazeera

Deadly Israeli raid in Jenin leads to mass displacement, destruction

Israeli forces continue operation in occupied West Bank city, a day after 10 Palestinians were killed.

Al Jazeera

UNRWA Reports Smooth Aid Flow In Gaza Ceasefire

UNRWA reports positive start to Gaza ceasefire, emphasizing importance of maintaining peace and providing humanitarian aid.

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The Guardian - UK

Aid increase in ceasefire deal ‘is admission Israel could have done more’, experts say

Agreement to surge aid to Gaza shows Israel has been controlling access, lawyers and humanitarian groups say

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UN Official Outlines Challenges In Gaza Humanitarian Response

UNRWA official highlights challenges faced by aid workers in Gaza post-ceasefire, emphasizing urgent need for increased aid distribution and restoration of...

International Business Times

Israeli Cabinet To Meet On Ceasefire After PM Says Hostage Deal Finalized

If approved by Israel's cabinet, the ceasefire agreement would take effect Sunday and involve the exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, after which the terms of a permanent end to the war would be finalized.

The Conversation

Gaza ceasefire: fragile deal offers hope for peace but could still fall apart

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The Guardian - UK

Arab states urge Israel and US to let Palestinian Authority oversee Gaza recovery

Arab diplomats fear political vacuum and say PA should work in conjunction with UN relief agency Unrwa

The Conversation

Gaza: seven big issues affecting the delivery of humanitarian aid

If the new Israel-Hamas deal holds and their ceasefire begins on Sunday, the first stage includes a commitment to allow more humanitarian aid into the besieged territory. Announcing the deal to the US public, the outgoing president Joe Biden said the deal would “surge much-needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians”.

The Conversation

Beyond the Israel–Hamas ceasefire, the future looks unclear. Here are six key unanswered questions

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, to come into effect on Sunday, has understandably been welcomed by the overwhelming majority of Israelis and Palestinians.

International Business Times

Israeli Cabinet To Vote On Gaza Ceasefire Deal

Israel's cabinet was expected to meet Thursday to approve a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas, Israeli media reported, a day after mediators announced an agreement they hope will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.

The Independent UK

UN says it's ready to ramp up delivery of desperately needed aid to Gaza

The United Nations says it’s ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza after a ceasefire agreement and urged the removal of major security and political obstacles so it can reach all those in need

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UNRWA Commissioner-General Reacts To Ceasefire And Hostage Deal

UNRWA Commissioner-General expresses relief and optimism over Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, emphasizing urgent humanitarian needs.

International Business Times

Qatar, US Announce Gaza Truce, Hostage Release Deal Agreed

Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.

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