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Trump’s Gaza and Ukraine plans come under the spotlight

Steve Bannon may no longer be in Donald Trump’s inner circle, but the newly reinstated US president appears to be adhering to a dictum the conservative disrupter-in-chief outlined back in 2018 as he reflected on his role in getting Trump elected the first time. “The Democrats don’t matter. The real…

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2025

Future looks dire for UN Palestinian refugee agency, says UNRWA chief

The head of the U_N_ agency for Palestinian refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, says an Israeli ban on his institution has not forced it to halt its services so far but that in the long run, the agency faces an “existential threat.”

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2025

Trump plans to ‘permanently resettle’ Palestinians outside Gaza – the very reason Unrwa was originally created

Donald Trump shocked much of the world when he announced plans for the US to “take over” Gaza. Speaking at a press conference with the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the US president outlined a plan to “resettle” Gaza’s population of nearly 2.2 million Palestinians elsewhere in the Arab world.…

The Conversation · Feb 6, 2025

Trump Signs Order Withdrawing US From UN Bodies

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order withdrawing Washington from a number of United Nations bodies, including its Human Rights Council (UNHRC), and setting up a broader review of US funding for the multilateral organization.

International Business Times · Feb 4, 2025

Palestinian man, 2 Israeli soldiers killed in West Bank attack

Two Israeli soldiers killed in northern occupied West Bank after Palestinian man opens fire at a security checkpoint.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2025

Trump to withdraw US from UN Rights Council, extend UNRWA funds ban: Report

The US president is expected to sign the orders cutting ties with the UN agencies as Netanyahu visits the White House.

Al Jazeera · Feb 4, 2025

Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli hostages and freed Palestinians return home as Rafah crossing opens

Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has opened for the first time since May

The Guardian - AU · Feb 1, 2025

British-Israeli hostage claims Hamas held her at UN facilities

Emily Damari, who was held hostage for 15 months, has spoken to prime minister Keir Starmer

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Hamas Hostage Reveals She Was Being Held in United Nations Facility, Denied Medical Treatment After Being Shot

A hostage recently released from Hamas captivity revealed that she was held in United Nations facilities and denied medical treatment despite severe injuries.

Latin Times · Jan 31, 2025

Freed Gaza hostage told Starmer that Hamas held her in Unrwa premises, her mother says

British-Israeli Emily Damari was taken on 7 October 2023 and says Hamas denied her medical treatment after shooting her twice

The Guardian - UK · Jan 31, 2025