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The Latest Breaking News from UNRWA

World reacts to Israel’s Rafah evacuation order

Aid groups warn of devastating consequences of any assault on Rafah after Israel orders tens of thousands to evacuate.

Al Jazeera · May 6, 2024

Israeli assault on Rafah may cause ‘bloodbath’ and famine, aid agencies say

With routes for aid into Gaza closed, relief workers say helping displaced people could become impossible

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

Gazans in Rafah: "Nowhere safe to go"

Israel banned the news service Al-Jazeera ahead of looming invasion

Salon · May 6, 2024

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UNRWA Urges Ceasefire Amid Gaza Crisis

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

UNRWA Director: Al-Mawasi Expansion Not Suitable For Habitation

Israel's military orders evacuation to unsuitable area in Al-Mawasi, Gaza, impacting thousands. UNRWA expresses concerns over living conditions.

First Thing: Fear in Rafah as Israel orders 100,000 to evacuate

Unrwa says offensive will cause more ‘civilian suffering and deaths.’ Plus, death toll climbs in Brazil floods

The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2024

Israel Orders Evacuation From Rafah Area In South Gaza

Israel's military on Monday called for the evacuation of Palestinians from eastern Rafah, ahead of a long-threatened ground invasion of the southern Gaza city, the prospect of which has triggered widespread global alarm.

International Business Times · May 6, 2024

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Israel orders Rafah evacuation as Gaza truce talks stall

Blaming Hamas for deadlocked negotiations, Israel appears set to launch threatened offensive on southern Gaza city.

Al Jazeera · May 6, 2024

UNRWA To Stay In Eastern Rafah Despite Israeli Evacuation Urges

UNRWA defies Israel's evacuation order in Rafah, prioritizing aid delivery to vulnerable residents amidst escalating tensions.

Gaza Death Toll Rises To 34,654 In Ongoing Conflict

Gaza conflict: 34,654 deaths, 77,908 injuries reported. UNRWA highlights impact on women. Urgent need for peaceful resolution.

Which is worse, Israel’s lies about Gaza or its western backers who repeat those lies?

Useful idiots keep parroting provably false Israeli talking points. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me …

The Guardian - US · May 2, 2024

Gaza, a thorn in Israel’s side or its dream?

Israel’s government says it will invade Rafah while others eye the remainder of Gaza and make their own plans.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2024

Middle East crisis: Jordan says some Israeli settlers attacked aid convoys on way to Gaza – as it happened

Two convoys on the way to Gaza attacked by some Israeli settlers, reports Jordan’s state news agency

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024

Netanyahu vows to raid Rafah ‘with or without’ hostage deal

Mediators renew efforts to secure a truce ahead of invasion of city, where more than 1 million people are sheltering

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2024

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 30, 2024

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

WEKU · Apr 27, 2024

A 100-degree heat wave in Gaza offers a sweltering glimpse of a tough summer to come

The heat bore down on Palestinians living in tents and aid groups working in the sun. UNRWA reported several heat injuries among its staff, and at least one 18-year-old Palestinian died from the heat.

France 24 · Apr 27, 2024

Top diplomat Blinken will visit the Mideast again this coming week

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is traveling to Saudi Arabia on Monday to attend a World Economic Forum conference and meet with Arab foreign ministers in Riyadh. Blinken will discuss efforts to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza that secures the release of hostages. On Saturday, Hamas said it was…

International Business Times · Apr 26, 2024

UN Ends, Suspends Probes Into 5 UNRWA Staffers Accused By Israel

A UN probe into Israeli allegations that 19 members of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees participated in the October 7 Hamas attacks has closed one case due to the absence of any evidence from Israel and suspended four others, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Friday.

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UN Provides Update On 19 Staff Accused By Israel

UNRWA's investigation finds no evidence of misconduct among staff accused by Israel. The agency upholds integrity and commitment to serving Palestinian ref...

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024

Germany to resume funding of Unrwa aid operations in Gaza

Berlin restores ties with UN agency after review says Israel has provided no evidence of terrorist links

Germany To Resume Cooperation With UNRWA In Gaza

Germany resumes cooperation with UNRWA in Gaza after organization's commitment to neutrality review. Other countries also re-engaging.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 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

International Business Times · Apr 24, 2024

Israel Says US Military Aid Sends 'Strong Message' To Enemies

Fears are rising that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will soon follow through on repeated threats to send troops into the southern Gazan city of Rafah, where 1.5 million people are sheltering, many in makeshift encampments.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24, 2024

‘Smokescreen’: officials voice concern over US plans for Gaza aid pier

Fears Israel is influencing location of dock away from the north, where famine threat is most severe

International Business Times · Apr 23, 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.

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