UNRWA

Israel

Israel shuts down six UN schools for Palestinians in east Jerusalem

The schools are run by the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, which Israel has banned from operating on its soil.

08/05/2025

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Palestinians line up to receive food aid in central Gaza

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has said stocks that were able to enter Gaza during the two-month ceasefire have now nearly run out.

15/04/2025

USA

Trump leads wholesale withdrawals from international organisations

US President Donald Trump is reshaping foreign policy with radical decisions, including withdrawals from international organisations and defunding key programmes, sparking widespread debate between supporters and opponents.

07/02/2025

Israel

Israel exchanges 110 prisoners for eight hostages held by Hamas

Israel had delayed their release in protest against the way the eight hostages freed by Hamas were treated as they were handed over to Red Cross staff in Khan Younis.

31/01/2025

Israel

Israeli ban on UN Palestinian aid agency begins

The laws block the UNRWA from operating on Israeli territory and prohibit Israeli officials from having any contact with the agency.

30/01/2025

Europe News

UNRWA disappointed at Swedish decision to end 'core support'

For decades, UNRWA has operated networks of schools, medical facilities and other services around Gaza and the West Bank, as well as in neighbouring Lebanon, Syria and Jordan.

21/12/2024

Radio Schuman

If Israel bans UNRWA, we can no longer operate in Gaza

Israel is set to ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, known as UNRWA, raising concerns over supply of humanitarian aid to Gaza.

12/11/2024

Gaza

14 killed in Israeli air strike on UNRWA-run school

The IDF said in a statement that it had taken steps to mitigate the risk of harming civilians, including using precise munitions and aerial surveillance.

08/11/2024

West Bank

UNRWA West Bank office allegedly damaged by Israel in raid

The damage to the office comes after Israel’s parliament passed laws this week effectively banning UNRWA’s operations in Israel and the Palestinian territories.

01/11/2024

Radio Schuman

The EU Parliament committee where citizens' petitions go unheeded

The European Parliament committee on petitions called PETI is at citizens' disposal for complaints, but it remains almost unknown to many.

30/10/2024

Europe News

Brussels asks Israel to repeal 'extremely worrying' ban on UNRWA

Israel's ban on the relief agency "stands in stark contradiction with international law," the European Commission has said.

29/10/2024

Europe News

EU says Israeli ban of UNRWA would be 'disastrous' for refugees

Since 1949, UNRWA has been the main organisation responsible for delivering humanitarian aid to Palestinians in occupied territories and providing services for Palestinian refugees in other countries.

13/10/2024

World News

14 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on UN-run school

Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told troops that Hamas was being worn down but pursuit of the group will "continue for years".

14/07/2024

Gaza

Israeli school strike kills more than 30 as Spain joins genocide case

Israel's military has not yet offered evidence for its claim Hamas and Jihadi militants were plotting attacks from the site.

06/06/2024

Europe News

Ensuring aid reaches those fleeing Rafah 'not always possible' - UNRWA

Trucks transporting food, medical supplies and other essential aid are becoming increasingly scarce.

28/05/2024

Gaza

UNRWA report says no evidence from Israel of terror links

Review was carried out after Israeli claims that some UNRWA employees had participated in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, prompting donor countries to suspend funding.

23/04/2024

Gaza

Gaza will 'take years' to be made safe again, warns UNRWA

The UN agency says Israeli attacks have left almost 23 millions tonnes of rubble and unexploded weapons scattered across the Palestinian enclave.

16/03/2024

Gaza

Sweden and Canada resume funding UN agency for Palestinian refugees

Sweden and Canada will resume aid payments to UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA.

10/03/2024

World News

EU to continue funding UNRWA as it probes allegations against staff

The European Commission will continue to fund the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) as probes continue into the alleged involvement of 12 staff members in Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel.

01/03/2024

Europe News

UNRWA chief won't resign over allegations, hopes EU will keep funding

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said on Monday he had no intention of resigning and hoped the EU would continue to fund his agency, after allegations staff members were involved in the Hamas attack on Israel.

12/02/2024