Etiket: UNRWA
without agreement, the offensive in Rafah could “happen at any time”, warns the head of UNRWA
As the Israeli Prime Minister continues to threaten an offensive in Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees is preparing for the worst, while…
Gaza Strip | UNRWA wants investigation into Israel attacks, resumption of funding
(United Nations) The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, in turmoil for months in the Gaza Strip, on Tuesday called for an “investigation” by the Security Council into the attacks by…
“Neutrality problems” at UNRWA, but no proof of “terrorist” links
(United Nations) The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip lacks political “neutrality”, but Israel has yet to provide “proof” of alleged links of some members to…
“Neutrality problems” at UNRWA but no “terrorist” links with Hamas
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in the Gaza Strip has political ‘neutrality issues’ but Israel has yet to provide ‘proof’ that some of its members are allegedly linked…
the risk of famine “intensifies” in the Gaza Strip, warns the head of UNRWA
Hunger increasingly threatens the Gaza Strip. This is the observation of the head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, who called on Wednesday April 17 to…
“Humanitarian aid has not increased at all,” says UNRWA spokesperson, contradicting the Israeli army
“The restrictions, logistical and security obstacles and checks facing these famous trucks which transport food aid, medicines, tents, have not decreased,” says Tamara Alrifaï. Published on 04/16/2024 11:05 Reading time:…
“Humanitarian aid has not increased at all,” says UNRWA spokesperson, contradicting the Israeli army
“The restrictions, logistical and security obstacles and checks facing these famous trucks which transport food aid, medicines, tents, have not decreased,” says Tamara Alrifaï. Published on 04/16/2024 11:05 Reading time:…
the forum for a ceasefire considered “an admission of powerlessness” by a former head of the UNRWA legal department
Johann Soufi, lawyer and former head of the legal department of the United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees in Gaza, believes that the platform signed by France, Jordan and Egypt,…
Aid for Palestinian refugees | Washington implored Ottawa not to abandon UNRWA, says Hussen
(Ottawa) The United States ambassador to the United Nations implored Canada last month to continue funding the UN agency that helps the Palestinians, says International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen. Posted…
UNRWA, “source of hope” for Palestinian refugees, says UN
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres defended the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in Jordan on Monday, describing it as a “source of hope and dignity”. During a visit to…
Israel and Hamas at war | The US Congress is on course to ban funding to UNRWA
(Washington) The US Congress unveiled a bill on Thursday that would ban any new direct funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, which Israel accuses of links to…
Saudi Arabia announces $40 million for UNRWA
Saudi Arabia announced, Wednesday March 20, a donation of 40 million dollars (nearly 37 million euros) to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) with which Israel is at loggerheads.…
a collective of researchers unveils a highly organized campaign to denigrate UNRWA for the benefit of Israel
The open conflict between Israel and the UN agency for Palestinian refugees continues online. The NGO FakeReporter on Tuesday uncovered disinformation campaigns by Israel targeting the UN agency. Published on…
Israel denounces resumption of aid to UNRWA by Canada and Sweden
The Israeli government on Saturday accused Canada and Sweden of making a “serious mistake” by resuming their aid to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), which Israel accuses of…
Gaza Strip | Israel denounces resumption of aid to UNRWA by Canada and Sweden
(Jerusalem) The Israeli government on Saturday accused Canada and Sweden of making a “serious mistake” by resuming their aid to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), which Israel accuses…
Humanitarian situation in Gaza | Canada ends UNRWA funding freeze
(Ottawa) After questioning the sustainability of funding for UNRWA, the Canadian government confirms that the tap will not ultimately be turned off. In the meantime, the Armed Forces will provide…
Canada to restore funding to UNRWA in the Gaza Strip
Canada will restore its funding to the United Nations agency helping refugees in the Gaza Strip (UNRWA), the federal government announced. Along with around fifteen other countries, Ottawa suspended future…
UNRWA funding | “The priority must be the protection of civilians” in Gaza, says Justin Trudeau
(Ottawa) Although Canada has not yet decided whether or not it will pay its usual contribution to UNRWA, the United Nations humanitarian organization in Gaza, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau believes…
Ottawa has still not made a decision on resuming funding for UNRWA
Canada has not yet decided whether or not it will make its usual contribution to the United Nations humanitarian organization in Gaza in April, since Israel claimed that some of…
Humanitarian situation in Gaza | Towards a restoration of aid to UNRWA
(Ottawa) Canada is reportedly on the verge of announcing the restoration of funding to UNRWA, like other countries which had also suspended it a little over a month ago. Posted…