Tag: UNRWA
Gaza Food Crisis: The Struggle for Survival in the Midst of the Siege
The UN has warned that the deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Gaza has intensified since Israel began its military offensive in October, coupled with blockades that severely restrict the entry of humanitarian aid. Related: More Than 40 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Attacks on Northern Gaza The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has become increasingly […]
December 2, 2024
Gaza Becomes Graveyard for Children: UNRWA
‘Their childhood has been stolen,’ Lazzarini said in a statement marking World Children’s Day, observed on Nov. 20. On Wednesday, Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), said that Gaza has become a “graveyard” for children. RELATED: No Prisoner Exchange Without Gaza Ceasefire: […]
November 21, 2024
Egypt Condemns Israel’s Attacks on School-Turned-Shelters in Gaza
The continued targeting of UNRWA facilities in Gaza constitutes a flagrant violation of international law. On Monday, Egypt condemned Israel’s continued targeting of school-turned-shelters in Gaza affiliated with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), as well as its raids on Lebanon. RELATED: G20 Leaders Lightly Mention […]
November 19, 2024
UNRWA Denounces Looting of Humanitarian Convoy in Gaza and Warns of Imminent Food Crisis
“Without immediate intervention, the severe food shortages will worsen, endangering the lives of over two million people who rely on this assistance to survive,” the organization cautioned. Related: Two Israeli Missiles Hit an UNRWA School in Gaza Killing Ten People The United Nations (UN) has denounced the looting of a humanitarian convoy in Gaza and […]
November 18, 2024
UNRWA Commissioner-General Calls for Urgent Action to Support Palestine Refugees Amid Legislative Threats
Tragically, Lazzarini noted that UNRWA has suffered severe losses due to ongoing violence in Gaza, with at least 243 personnel killed and many others detained or tortured. Furthermore, more than two-thirds of UNRWA facilities have been damaged or destroyed. Related: UN Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Condemns Knesset’s Ban on UNRWA as Unlawful Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General […]
November 13, 2024
Israel Announces the End of Its Agreement with UNRWA Amid Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
UNRWA plays a crucial role in managing schools and providing essential services, such as healthcare and food assistance, in the Palestinian territories, especially in the Gaza Strip, which has been devastated by recent conflicts. Related: UN Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Condemns Knesset’s Ban on UNRWA as Unlawful The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed […]
November 4, 2024
UN Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Condemns Knesset’s Ban on UNRWA as Unlawful
Therefore, the Knesset’s decision to ban UNRWA is deemed as unlawful as the occupation itself, which must conclude promptly, as determined by both the Court and General Assembly resolution ES-10/24. Related: Israel Forces Demolishes UNRWA Office in Nur Shams Refugee Camp The Bureau of the UN Palestinian Rights Committee has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s […]
November 1, 2024
Israel Forces Demolishes UNRWA Office in Nur Shams Refugee Camp
Al-Shawish pointed out that Nur Shams is home to two UNRWA schools, one for girls and the other for boys, which provide education to more than 1,500 students. Related: Israeli Parliament Votes to Ban UNRWA Operations The Israeli army today carried out the demolition of a United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near […]
October 31, 2024
Arab League Analyzes Israeli Ban on UNRWA
Israel passed laws aimed at closing UNRWA offices in East Jerusalem and limiting its operations in Gaza and the West Bank. On Thursday, the 22 member countries of the Arab League held an emergency meeting to coordinate their positions in response to Israel’s decision to close the offices of the United Nations Relief and Works […]
October 31, 2024
UNRWA Ban to Have Severe Humanitarian Consequences: UN Security Council
UNRWA provides life-saving assistance to thousands of people in the occupied Palestinian territory, Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria. On Wednesday, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) said that the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) “remains the backbone of all humanitarian response in Gaza” and no organization can replace […]