Tag: UNRWA
Israeli attacks on olive harvest ‘threaten Palestinian way of life’: UN
Israeli settlers have carried out more attacks against Palestinians across the occupied West Bank, as the United Nations…
Humanitarians Face Mounting Challenges In Gaza Amid Funding Cuts And Aid Blockades
CHICAGO – The fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has led world leaders to increasingly call for…
US rejects Hamas, UNRWA roles in Gaza as Israeli aid blockade persists
United States top diplomat Marco Rubio says the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) “is not going…
U.N. high court says Israel must allow UNRWA aid to Gaza; Israel balks
Oct. 22 (UPI) -- The International Court of Justice said Wednesday that Israel must allow humanitarian aid to…
After ICJ ruling, can UN relief agency UNRWA resume full Gaza operations?
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has issued an advisory opinion saying that Israel must support United Nations…
UN’s top court rebukes Israel over Gaza aid restrictions during war
The United Nations’ top court issued a legal opinion Wednesday stating that Israel, as an occupying power, is…
Top UN court to rule on Israel’s Gaza aid obligations
The top United Nations court will rule Wednesday on Israel's obligations towards agencies providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians…
US judge dismisses lawsuit accusing UN agency of aiding Hamas attack on Israel
By Jonathan StempelNEW YORK (Reuters) -A U.S. judge dismissed a lawsuit by dozens of Israelis who accused the…
Judge dismisses lawsuit claiming UN agency enabled Hamas’ deadly attack on Israel
NEW YORK (AP) — A lawsuit that claimed the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees had provided more…
UN chief, top diplomats plead for support for UNRWA amid Gaza crisis
The United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) is “irreplaceable” and “indispensable” – not just for Gaza and…
UNRWA chief insists it must be part of Gaza reconstruction
The UN Palestinian relief agency has a vital role to play in Gaza's reconstruction even though it wasn't…
Israel has killed nearly 19,000 children in Gaza war as strikes intensify
At least 18,885 children are among the more than 62,000 Palestinians killed by Israel since the start of…