UNRWA

17°

Weather

YnetGlobal Channels

Sites & Sources

more channels

Contact

UNRWA

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

Israel announces UNRWA ban to take effect in 48 hours

Israel's UN Ambassador announced officially that Palestinian aid agency UNRWA must leave Jerusalem by Thursday; 'The decision was not made lightly, nor was it made quickly. It was not a political decision, it was simply a necessary one' he says

Itamar Eichner | 01.28.25

Israel demands UNRWA’s removal from Jerusalem within days

UN Palestinian relief agency ordered to halt all operations in Jerusalem by Jan. 30, citing ties to terror groups; UNRWA pledges to continue operations in Palestinian areas despite legal and logistical hurdles

Itamar Eichner | 01.25.25

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen (left) with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar

Israeli, Danish FMs clash over UNRWA

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar: 'We don’t have any trust in an organization that demonstrated that its personnel were involved in terrorism'

Maayan Hoffman, ILTV | 01.14.25

הנציב הכללי של אונר"א לשעבר פייר קרהנבול, ועלי ברכה ראש יחסי החוץ של חמאס יחד עם בכירי ארגוני טרור ברצועת עזה

How deep are UNRWA’s ties to Hamas? New bombshell report offers alarming insight

UN Watch accuses UNRWA of collaborating with Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad, influencing policies and operations; report cites meetings with terror leaders, blocked reforms and staff retained despite terror ties

Itamar Eichner | 01.08.25

UNRWA denies reports it will stop operating in Gaza and West Bank

After NYT report that the UN agency for Palestinian refugees plans to end its activities in Gaza and the West Bank, the agency's communications director Juliette Thom says it is 'committed to continuing to provide essential services, calls report of agency's shuttering programs 'grossly inaccurate'

Itamar Eichner | 01.05.25

UNRWA reportedly preparing to cease activities in Gaza, West Bank

'U.N. officials say they are preparing to shutter UNRWA operations,' the New York Times reports Friday; Decision comes after Knesset passed two pieces of legislation that bars the agency's activities on Israeli territory, such as coordinating with the IDF; UNRWA supports say this will deal a fatal blow to the Palestinians

Itamar Eichner | 01.03.25

Sweden will no longer fund UNRWA aid agency, minister says

Swedish Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa says Stockholm plans to increase overall humanitarian assistance to Gaza next year via alternative agencies such as World Food Program

Zeev Avrahami, Reuters | 12.20.24

דני דנון נואם דיון מועצת הביטחון של האו"ם

UN votes to seek World Court opinion on Israeli law banning UNRWA activities

Norway-led resolution seeks International Court of Justice's opinion on Israeli legislation against the Palestinian aid agency and seeks to cement Israel's legal binding as a member state; Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon condemns move

Itamar Eichner, Reuters | 12.19.24

UN to vote on Norwegian proposal targeting Israel over UNRWA ban

Resolution, which could eventually lead to sanctions, expected to pass with automatic majority despite Israeli diplomatic efforts to block it; Israel expected to respond to move

Itamar Eichner | 12.18.24

קמפיין של משרד החוץ נגד אונר"א שהוצב בארצות הברית

Israeli campaign accusing UNRWA of terrorism appears in Times Square

Israeli Foreign Ministry launches a global campaign accusing UNRWA of ties to terrorism, sparking UN condemnation; The controversial campaign highlights alleged links between UNRWA employees and terror activities, following Israeli move to end the agency's operations within its borders

Itamar Eichner | 12.07.24

UN to Israel: No replacement for UNRWA in Gaza and West Bank

Ambassador Danny Danon: 'We in Israel are focused on the hostages'

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 11.08.24

Chaos or martial law: Scenarios for replacing UNRWA in Gaza

Analysis: Israel's law banning UNRWA in the country leaves several options to replace the UN body in the Strip, including international bodies, Gazan clans and the Palestinian Authority

Einav Halabi | 11.05.24

Tuesdays top headlines: Israel on high alert as US votes, ends UNRWA deal, and expands ultra-orthodox draft

IDF says Israel is poised to meet any potential security challenge on Election Day

Steve Leibowitz, ILTV | 11.05.24

After banning UNRWA: Israel's next step and faceoff with Guterres

The informal session will include a briefing from UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini; initiative by Norway to seek ICJ opinion on Israel's move

Itamar Eichner | 11.04.24

No UNRWA, no food in Gaza, residents fear

UNRWA officials warn of rampant chaos in the Strip if nothing is done to replace the UN body; Israel claims tapping alternatives are organizations with no link to terror, some already active in the area

Einav Halabi | 11.04.24

Previous Articles More Articles

Hot Tags

Today

This Week

This Month

Judicial reform Ahmad al-Sharaa Airstrike Amsterdam Antisemitism Ariel Bibas Benjamin Netanyahu Bitcoin Climate crisis Columbia University

Hot Tags

Today

This Week

This Month

Judicial reform Ahmad al-Sharaa Airstrike Amsterdam Antisemitism Ariel Bibas Benjamin Netanyahu Bitcoin Climate crisis Columbia University