UN Chief Guterres announces formation of independent panel to assess UNRWA

Feb 06, 2024

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has announced the formation of an independent panel in order to evaluate the UN Relief and Works Agency for...

Sweden's funding cut to UNRWA deepens Gaza's suffering: UNRWA

Dec 21, 2024

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has expressed disappointment over Sweden's decision to stop funding the agency in 2025, describing it as detrimental to Palestinian refugees...

UNRWA is out: Knesset Committee moves to curb UNRWA activities in Israel

Oct 06, 2024

The Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee unanimously approved two legislative proposals on Sunday aimed at curbing the activities of the United Nations Relief...

Israel demands UNRWA be stripped of authority in Gaza over staff terror ties

Jan 31, 2024

In a press briefing on Tuesday, the Prime Minister's Office detailed how UNRWA aids Hamas.

UN Palestinian Refugee Agency says 29 staff killed since Gaza conflict began

Oct 23, 2023

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said that 29 of its colleagues in Gaza...

Israel withdraws recognition of UNRWA

Nov 04, 2024

Israel withdrew its recognition of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon tweeted on Monday morning.