Tag: UNRWA
UNRWA Chief Rejects Idea That International Law Is Obsolete
The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, stated Monday that the idea that international law no longer works must be rejected. He argued that international law is not obsolete, emphasizing that the real problem is not the law itself but the fact […]
March 31, 2026
Lazzarini warns West Bank escalation threatens two-state solution
UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini warns that escalating violence and land seizures in the West Bank threaten the two-state solution as Gaza’s humanitarian crisis continues.
February 14, 2026
UNRWA Warns of ‘Normalized’ Disregard for Law in West Bank
UNRWA raises alarm over zionist violence, Israeli settlements, and humanitarian crisis in the Palestinian West Bank. The United Nations expressed concern over the ongoing unprecedented violence in the Palestinian region of the West Bank, warning on Monday, February 2, that a “silent war” is underway in the area. The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief […]
February 3, 2026
UNRWA Cuts Jobs in Gaza Amid Budget Crisis
UNRWA faces a $220 million deficit, forcing pay cuts and layoffs in Gaza as vital refugee services risk collapse amid frozen donor contributions and Israeli pressure. The United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), facing a $220 million dollars deficit in its 2026 budget, announced a 20% pay cut earlier this month for its local […]
January 30, 2026
UNRWA Destruction Testifies to the Failure of the International Order
Seventy-five years after its creation, the agency’s fall signals the abandonment of the Palestinian right of return Amid the unfolding devastation in Gaza and the tightening siege that has pushed millions to the brink of famine, one of the most vital lifelines for Palestinians is being deliberately dismantled. RELATED:Eleven Nations Condemn Israel’s Demolition of UNRWA […]
January 29, 2026
Eleven Nations Condemn Israel’s Demolition of UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem
Eleven nations condemn Israel’s demolition of UNRWA HQ in occupied East Jerusalem, citing international law breach. A bloc of nine European countries plus Canada and Japan issued a joint statement of condemnation on Wednesday, January 28, regarding the demolition of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) headquarters in occupied East […]
January 29, 2026
UNRWA Calls for Action After Demolition of Its Jerusalem Headquarters by Israel
Israel has no right to the land where the demolished headquarters stood. On Wednesday, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) called for international action following the demolition of its headquarters in East Jerusalem on January 20 by order of Israeli authorities. RELATED: Israel Demolishes UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem UNRWA […]
January 23, 2026
Israel Demolishes UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem
Israel begins demolishing UNRWA headquarters in East Jerusalem, provoking global condemnation over international law violations.
January 23, 2026
UNRWA Warns of Record Disease Outbreaks in Gaza Amid Collapsed Health System
The UN agency for Palestinian Refugees warns that record levels of disease are spreading across the Gaza Strip, driven by extreme winter conditions, a collapsed healthcare system, and severe shortages of vaccines and humanitarian aid. Record levels of disease are spreading in the Gaza Strip due to extreme winter conditions, a collapsed health system, and […]
January 20, 2026
Israel Stifles UNRWA’s Operations to Force Its Withdrawal from East Jerusalem
The UN agency denounces the cutting of basic services and the closure of health centers under laws declared illegal by the international community.