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לוחמי צה"ל לצד סמל של אונר"א ברצועת עזה ארכיון

Research reveals: UNRWA must be disbanded with immediate effect, here’s why

Opinion: Reports show dozens of Hamas terrorists studies in the past and are currently employed in UNRWA schools teaching the next generation to hate and drive to kill Jews and Israelis

Jacob Rimer | 04.27.24

The UN closes 5 cases against UNRWA workers involved in the events of October 7

The investigation team closes or suspends 5 cases out of the 19 suspected UNRWA workers to have been involved in the October 7 massacre due to 'lack of evidence'; Foreign Ministry says it fully cooperated and supplied sufficient evidence

Daniel Edelson, New York | 04.27.24

Not just Germany: The countries that have resumed funding UNRWA

Japan, France, Australia, Canada, Sweden and Spain quickly restored their financial support to the Palestinian refugee aid agency, even before a UN report that cleared UNRWA workers of allegations, previously made by Israel, connecting them to terrorist activities in the region

Itamar Eichner | 04.25.24

US organization designs alternative to UNRWA schools

'There needs to be international support, and particularly from within the Arab world, to really drive this initiative,' says USIEA policy director of proposed Alternate Gazan Education System Fund

I24NEWS | 04.17.24

תיעוד מאמצעי הלחימה שאיתרו לוחמי חטיבת כפיר בשק של אונר"א

UNRWA: The organization responsible for maintaining Palestinian suffering

Opinion: Currently, the well-being of 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza heavily relies on the support provided by UNRWA; For 75 years, it has provided healthcare, aid relief, social services, and education, alleviating Gazan residents from humanitarian crises that can develop as a result of war

Adi Moran | 04.13.24

IMPACT-se shows material used in Palestinian schoolbooks

European Parliament condemns UNRWA, PA for antisemitism, Incitement

Lawmakers claim material taught to Palestinian school children contributed to the October 7 massacre and demand a freeze on funding of education in PA and UNRWA until antisemitic, inciteful content removed

Itamar Eichner | 04.12.24

Interim report on UNRWA-Hamas ties raises more concerns than answers

Independent panel on alleged involvement of UN Palestinian relief agency employees in October 7 massacre says 'identified critical areas that still need to be addressed'

Ynet | 03.21.24

US Congress deal bars US funds to UNRWA until March 2025, sources say

Sources familiar with the agreement said details of alternative efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza would be discussed after the legislation is made public

Reuters | 03.20.24

חלוקת שקי שק קמח של אונר"א ל פליטים ב רפיח רצועת עזה

Israeli companies sold services to UNRWA, UN report shows

Data on UN Palestinian refugee agency's transactions with Israeli companies between 2020-2023 uncovered by Israeli lawmaker reveal deals with 25 establishments totaling $60 million

Zvi Zarchia, Yuval Sade/Calcalist | 03.18.24

US Congress opposition challenges continued American funding of UNRWA

Washington prepares for temporary pause on funding of UNRWA to become permanent due to opposition in Congress, despite Biden administration's claim UN agency's humanitarian work indispensable

Reuters | 03.13.24

Israel working to isolate and dismantle UNRWA, offering alternatives

Increasing efforts see Israel and its allies offer international bodies suitable to replace the UN refugee agency after it was discovered its workers participated in Hamas's October 7 attack

Elisha Ben Kimon | 03.12.24

UN envoy in Israel to probe UNRWA-Hamas collusion claims

Former French FM Catherine Colonna to receive intelligence on Palestinian relief agency employees aiding Oct. 7 Hamas attack, misuse of Gaza facilities and antisemitic content in textbooks

Itamar Eichner | 03.11.24

Families of hostages, Oct. 7 survivors file lawsuit against major UNRWA donor

In filing with Delaware court, plaintiffs allege UNRWA-USA’s contributions indirectly supported Hamas attack, citing links between UN Palestinian relief agency and terror group

Daniel Edelson, New York | 03.09.24

UNRWA chief says agency 'at risk of death' after donors pull funding

Philippe Lazzarini 'cautiously optimistic' funding will be restored 'within the next few weeks' after suspension of contributions due to allegations Palestinian relief agency's employees participated in Hamas Oct. 7 massacre

Reuters | 03.09.24

הנציב הכללי של סוכנות הסעד אונר"א פיליפ לזאריני

UNRWA head warns of 'concerted campaign' to end its operations

UN body chief Philippe Lazzarini does not respond to latest recordings of UNRWA employees gleefully describing how he kidnaps an Israeli woman 'We have hostages. I caught one'

Ynet, Reuters | 03.05.24