The Latest Breaking News from UNRWA

UN Chief Calls UNRWA 'Backbone' Of Gaza Humanitarian Aid

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called his organization's Palestinian refugee agency the "backbone" of Gaza aid on Wednesday after several countries suspended funding over Israeli claims 12 UNRWA staffers participated in Hamas' October 7 attacks.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024

What’s behind Israel’s decision to target UNRWA?

Israel has long tried to eliminate the UN agency, which enshrines the right of Palestinian refugees to return home.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024

Hamas mulls ceasefire proposal amid intense fighting across Gaza

Leader of Hamas heads to Cairo talks, with many families of Israeli hostages pressing for a negotiated release

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024

From the hospital to a tent in hours — what it's like giving birth in Gaza now

UNICEF estimates about 20,000 babies have been born in Gaza since Israel began its offensive there in response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.

WEKU · Jan 31, 2024

Australia and top allies in talks over UN aid funding in Gaza

Albanese government is yet to publicly outline conditions to reinstate funding to UNRWA but it is unlikely to move before US or UK

The Guardian - AU · Jan 31, 2024

Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 117

Israel confirms flooding tunnels with seawater, the UN rallies to resume UNRWA funding.

Al Jazeera · Jan 31, 2024

It’s right to probe UNRWA’s problems – yet what would replace it? Its critics have no answer

Financial aid to UNRWA has dwindled since Israel’s allegations over 7 October. Who will step in when its services shrink, asks Etan Nechin

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2024

Israel Floods Hamas Tunnels As UN Pleads For Aid Funding

Israel's army has begun flooding Hamas's network of tunnels as intense fighting rages in Gaza, with the UN warning of the potential "collapse of the humanitarian system" in the territory after a funding row hit its Palestinian aid agency.

International Business Times · Jan 31, 2024

UN investigates alleged ties between staff and terrorism in Gaza

The UN launches investigation into allegations of staff involvement in attacks, raising questions about trust and accountability. Funding suspended by 16 n...

Top News · Jan 30, 2024

Army Specialist Kennedy Sanders among three American heroes killed in attack

Learn about the tragic loss of Army Specialist Kennedy Sanders and the need for action in response to the Iranian-backed militia attacks in Jordan. Ambassa...

Top News · Jan 30, 2024