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...

"All lines crossed in Gaza": UNRWA Commissioner-General

Apr 02, 2025

Israeli Forces airstrikes hit a UNRWA building in Jabalia northern Gaza today, said Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA Commissioner-General.

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 violates UN Convention on Privileges and Immunities: UNRWA

Jan 26, 2025

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stated today that Israel's decision to halt the agency's activities in occupied Jerusalem...

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.