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The Latest Breaking News from UNRWA

US Secretary Of State Blinken Meets With Israeli Prime Minister

US diplomatic efforts face challenges in brokering ceasefire in Gaza, with international support for UNRWA resuming.

‘Moral failure’: US House approves bill that would ban UNRWA funding

Palestinian rights advocates decry push to de-fund UN agency for Palestinian refugees amid starvation crisis in Gaza.

Al Jazeera · Mar 22, 2024

Finland To Resume Donations To UNRWA For Palestinian Refugees

Finland resumes funding to UNRWA amid allegations between Israel and the agency, impacting Gaza's humanitarian crisis.

House passes sweeping fiscal 2024 spending package - Roll Call

House appropriators breathed a sigh of relief Friday as the House narrowly passed the massive $1.2 trillion wrapup spending package.

Roll Call · Mar 22, 2024

US congressional leaders propose spending bill that would cut UNRWA funding

Biden-backed, bipartisan legislation to avoid government shutdown would ban aid for UN agency for Palestinian refugees.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2024

Republican House speaker says he’ll invite Netanyahu to address Congress

Mike Johnson says it would be ‘a great honor’ for Israel’s prime minister to speak as Republican support remains strong despite death toll in Gaza rising

The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2024

Lawmakers hold out hope of Friday night spending finale - Roll Call

The House appears poised to pass the $1.2 trillion final appropriations package Friday morning, and the Senate may not be far behind.

Roll Call · Mar 21, 2024

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WHO chief warns the ‘future of a generation in peril’ as Gaza famine looms

WHO chief Tedros says children in Gaza are dying of malnutrition and urges Israel to facilitate the entry of more aid.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2024

EU Leaders Discuss Arms For Ukraine, Gaza Humanitarian Crisis

EU leaders discuss arms for Ukraine, Gaza conflict, and UNRWA funding amidst escalating tensions. Summit focuses on humanitarian aid and security measures.

Congress unveils final spending package, as Friday midnight deadline looms

The text accounting for about three-quarters of all federal discretionary spending was released early Thursday. Now, lawmakers are racing against the clock to vote before a Friday midnight deadline.

WEKU · Mar 21, 2024

Middle East crisis: consensus among US and Arab allies on need for immediate, sustained Gaza ceasefire, says Blinken – as it happened

US secretary of state says he believes ceasefire deal for Gaza is still possible

The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2024

Final spending package unveiled, countdown to recess begins - Roll Call

Lawmakers released a more than $1.2 trillion, six-bill appropriations package early Thursday morning, less than 48 hours ahead of a Friday night deadline.

Roll Call · Mar 21, 2024

EU leaders urge ‘immediate humanitarian pause’ in Gaza

European Union leaders called on Thursday for an "immediate" humanitarian pause in Gaza that would lead to a ceasefire. "Strong and unified statement of EU leaders on the Middle East at #EUCO tonight!" Charles Michel, the president of the council, posted on social media platform X. "The EU calls for…

France 24 · Mar 21, 2024

Israeli diplomats pre-emptively attack findings of Unrwa inquiries

UN refugee agency criticised by Israel, which claims Unrwa staff were implicated in 7 October Hamas attacks

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024

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Saudi Arabia Provides Million Funding To UNRWA For Gaza

Saudi Arabia pledges million to UNRWA for Palestinian refugees in Gaza, addressing critical food shortages and humanitarian needs.

Roll Call · Mar 20, 2024

Scramble to finish spending bill text is on as details start trickling out - Roll Call

Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and his top lieutenants on Wednesday moved to quell GOP reservations about the final spending package.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2024

Middle East crisis: Netanyahu says preparations for ground assault on Rafah will ‘take some time’ – as it happened

Israeli prime minister reiterates his intention to launch a ground offensive but cautions over timing

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2024

Wednesday briefing: What you need to know about Israel’s dispute with Unrwa

In today’s newsletter: The country has accused Unrwa workers of supporting Hamas – and a new story outlines ‘harassment’ of the agency in the West Bank

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US Congress Bars Funds To UNRWA Until March 2025

US Congress decision to withhold funding from UNRWA until 2025 aims to promote accountability and effectiveness in international aid efforts.

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2024

Pro-Israel online influencing operation has been targeting UNRWA: Report

A new report says a network of fake accounts across multiple platforms has been promoting Israeli attacks on UN agency.

UNRWA Chief To Visit Gaza Operations, US State Dept Confirms

US State Department endorses UNRWA chief's visit to Gaza for humanitarian oversight amidst tensions in the region.

Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2024

Palestinians fleeing war in Gaza should be offered same visa as Ukrainian refugees, Labour MP says

Andy Slaughter says Palestinians should be able to join relatives in the UK or be hosted by families

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19, 2024

Documents reveal alleged pattern of Israeli harassment of Unrwa workers on West Bank

Exclusive: UN documents seen by the Guardian list hundreds of incidents, including claims workers were blindfolded and beaten

The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2024

Middle East crisis: no way to eliminate Hamas in Rafah without ground offensive, says Netanyahu – as it happened

Israeli prime minister reiterates that he plans to order a ground offensive in the southern Gaza Strip where a huge number of displaced Palestinians are living

International Business Times · Mar 18, 2024

UN Agency Chief Says Israel Blocked Him From Entering Gaza

The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said Monday Israel had blocked him from entering the war-torn and besieged Gaza Strip where the United Nations has warned of impending famine.

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