UNRWA

From the Iran attack and the Paraguayan embassy move to the waves of protests and the taking down of UNRWA, these are the biggest events and stories in Jerusalem of 2024.

It is past time to replace UNRWA - which has done less to help the Palestinians than to perpetuate the conflict - with organizations that are not rife with terrorists and terrorist enablers.

The UNRWA West Bank office stated that it gained knowledge of the ongoing "presence of Palestinian armed actors" in the Health Centre on Tuesday.

Sweden cuts off UNRWA but pledges 400 million kronor in additional aid to Gaza.

The Norwegian-drafted resolution was adopted by the 193-member body with 137 votes in favor.

The measure, led by MPs Stoffer (SGP party) and Eerdmans (JA21 party), cut funds to the widely criticized UN agency by almost 25% for the first year.

UK Minister David Lammy promised UNRWA an addition £13 million in funding.

The United States, Israel, and seven other countries voted against the ceasefire resolution, while 13 countries abstained.

A majority had important roles in UNRWA schools, serving as principals or deputy principals.

Two WCK workers, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the termination was for "security reasons."