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Israel Misses US Deadline To Boost Gaza Aid: What Next?

12 Nov 2024

The main UN aid agency in Gaza has stated that Israel did not meet the U.S. deadline to increase aid to the area, risking a potential reduction in U.S. military support. In a letter last month, the U.S. Secretary of State had given Israel a 30-day ultimatum to ensure that...

Why Is Malaysia Seeking Israel’s Expulsion From The United Nations?

05 Nov 2024

Malaysia is planning to seek the backing of Arab nations at an emergency summit next week to support a proposal for Israel’s expulsion from the United Nations, as Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim informed lawmakers. He claimed that Israel’s continued actions in Gaza contravene international law and United Nations directives. Israel...

What Are The Reasons Behind Israel’s Ban On UNRWA | Explained

29 Oct 2024

In a significant move, Israel's Knesset has enacted two laws that will effectively ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating within Israeli borders. This decision marks a pivotal shift in Israel's complex and often contentious relationship with the agency, which plays a vital...

U.S. Calls On Iran To Lift Restrictions On UNRWA Operations

29 Oct 2024

On Monday, Israel enacted a law prohibiting the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating within its borders, a move that may significantly impact humanitarian efforts in Gaza, which is currently engulfed in conflict. Allegations Against UNRWA Lawmakers who pushed for the legislation cited alleged...

Why Has Israel Banned UN Relief Agency, And What Are The Consequences For Gaza?

29 Oct 2024

In a significant development on Monday, Israeli lawmakers passed a controversial piece of legislation that jeopardizes the operations of the primary United Nations agency providing humanitarian aid in Gaza. The law prohibits the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) from conducting any...

Israel’s Ban on UNRWA Access to Gaza Signals Deteriorating UN Relations

25 Oct 2024

As relations between Israel and the United Nations reach a new low, the Israeli Knesset is poised to pass legislation that could effectively shut down the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in Gaza and the West Bank. This development marks a significant...

UNRWA Reports 400,000 People Trapped Amid Israel’s Gaza Offensive

09 Oct 2024

The ongoing Israeli military offensive centered around Jabaliya refugee camp has left hundreds of thousands of civilians in Gaza trapped. Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA), stated on X that “at least 400,000 people are trapped in the area.” He highlighted the grim reality of...

Thousands Potest Across Israel, Urge Release Of Captives Held In Gaza

15 Sep 2024

Thousands of demonstrators against the Israeli government have assembled in the heart of Tel Aviv, demanding greater efforts to achieve the release of hostages held captive in Gaza. The Israeli protesters flocked at army headquarters and other government buildings on Saturday, screaming slogans against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pressuring...

UNRWA Commissioner Reports Over 75,000 Palestinians Displaced In Southwestern Gaza

11 Aug 2024

Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), reported today that more than 75,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the southwestern region of Gaza in recent days. In a post on X, Lazzarini stated that the mass displacement of Palestinians continues unabated. He...

India Extends Support: Releases USD 2.5 Million In Aid For Palestine Refugees

16 Jul 2024

India on Monday released the first tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), as part of its annual contribution of USD 5 million for the year 2024-25. In an official post on X, the Representative Office...