UNRWA

Jerusalem set to replace UNRWA services as critics warn of gaps

Civil society organizations warned that the ministry’s preparation were insufficient and would leave civilians in limbo.

 Palestinians at the site of an Israeli airstrike in an UNRWA school, in the Nuseirat camp

UNRWA Lebanon says not impacted by US aid freeze or new Israeli law

Klaus also said there was "no direct impact" on the agency's Lebanon operations from a new Israeli law banning UNRWA operations in East Jerusalem, the West Bank and the Gaza Strip.

By REUTERS
29/01/2025
 A torn UNRWA logo is seen among destruction in Rafah, in southern Gaza, January 22, 2025

UNRWA has failed in its mandate, will cease operations in Israel by Thursday, Danon tells 'Post'

The org's chief tells the UN it has been the target of a "fierce disinformation campaign" to "portray the agency as a terrorist organization."

28/01/2025

Trump's Israel support comes with strings attached

Week one of Trump's presidency reveals a dual approach: public backing for Israel through executive orders while pressuring Netanyahu behind the scenes on the hostage deal and Lebanon.

24/01/2025
 ISRAEL’S AMBASSADOR to the UN Danny Danon speaks during a meeting of the Security Council

UNRWA debate to resurface as Israel, UN gridlocked over replacement organization

UN Security Council to debate UNRWA's future after Israel banned cooperation, as Ambassador Danon calls for alternative aid organizations in Gaza.

UNRWA operations in east Jerusalem set to end, concerns continue

A UNRWA official said there is "no visibility on how the law would be implemented."

 REP. ELISE STEFANIK, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to the UN.

Elise Stefanik is the right choice as the next US ambassador to the UN

At the UN, Rep. Stefanik will be a strong voice for protecting American security once again and holding the Iranian regime accountable for its malign activities.

By MATT BROOKS , NORM COLEMAN
19/01/2025

Officials warn UNRWA may close permanently

It may be too dangerous for UNRWA to operate in Gaza and parts of the West Bank without communications with Israel, officials claimed.

Year in review: What were the biggest events, stories in Jerusalem of 2024?

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.

27/12/2024

UNRWA is a persistent challenge, not a solution

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.

By AMI H. ORKABY
25/12/2024
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