Israel passes law banning UNRWA operations in country

Oct 28, 2024

Notably, UNRWA has faced ongoing criticism from Israel, especially following the October 7 attack by Hamas last year.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate enforcement of UNRWA law

Feb 17, 2025

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday instructed the immediate enforcement of the UNRWA law, which was passed by the Knesset with broad support.

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...

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.