Israel has begun demolishing UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem, drawing sharp criticism from the agency, which called the move a violation of international law. Saudi Arabia and other actors have condemned the action amid rising regional tensions over humanitarian access and Palestinian rights.


Israel demolishes UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem, sparks international condemnation

UNRWA is tasked with delivering assistance and essential services to nearly 2.5 million Palestinian refugees in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem, along with another 3 million refugees in Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. 

Israeli crews tear down UN Palestinian refugee agency in Jerusalem, UNRWA calls it 'violation' of international law

Police raided the offices of UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees and their descendants, in East Jerusalem Monday morning, according to the organization’s chief, amid an ongoing Israeli crackdown on the organization’s activities.

UN Condemns Israeli Raid on UNRWA Compound in East Jerusalem

In its Wednesday ruling, the ICJ said that Israel, which did not take part in the proceedings, must not use starvation of the civilian population in Gaza as a means of waging war.

‘Attempt to impose political measures’: Israel rejects ICJ ruling demanding it to meet ‘basic needs’ of people in Gaza, facilitate aid

The UNRWA commissioner general Philippe Lazzarini said that over 1000 starving people have been reportedly killed since the end of May, further slamming that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a death trap.

'Israel firing as if given licence to kill': United Nations calls GHF 'sadistic death trap' as Gazan doctors faint due to starvation

The latest figures from Gaza's health authorities indicate that over 45,000 Palestinians have been killed since the conflict intensified following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack, which killed around 1,200 people and took approximately 250 hostages.



Gaza: One child killed every hour, says UNRWA

Israel, which will ban UNRWA's operations in the country from late January, has repeatedly accused the agency of being involved in the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas-led attacks on Israel that triggered the ongoing war in Gaza.



Sweden ends UNRWA funding, vows to redirect aid to Gaza through alternative channels

Israel terminated its contract with the UN aid agency for Palestinians. UNRWA Chief said the agency is facing its darkest hour as millions of Palestinians suffer in the war-torn region.

Israel Terminates Contract With UN Aid Agency

The Israeli parliament has passed a bill banning UNRWA from operating in Israel. It has passed another bill that will likely scale back aid distribution across war-ravaged Gaza. The Knesset passed the laws on Monday despite strong international condemnation.

Israel Criticised for 'Crippling Aid to Palestinians' After Voting to Ban UNRWA

Israel bans Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA from operating within its borders. UNRWA serves six million Palestinian refugees and plays vital role in humanitarian efforts. UN agency has been critical in providing food, healthcare, and education to millions. Legislation sparks global concern over repercussions on already severe humanitarian crisis. Israel claims humanitarian agency has ties with Hamas and was part of Oct. 7 attacks. Watch to know more!

Gaza: World Warns About 'Unimaginable' Consequences As Israel Bans UNRWA | WION Originals

Israel's parliament passed a bill on Monday that bans the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israel and occupied East Jerusalem, despite opposition from the United States.

Israel Bans UN Palestinian Refugee Agency From Operating Within Its Borders

Former First Minister Humza Yousaf faces a probe regarding a Scottish government donation that he requested go to the UN aid agency UNRWA while his in-laws were trapped in the Gaza Strip.

Scotland's Humza Yousaf faces probe for donation to Gaza

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Sunak's allies 'parachute' into winnable seats - Hunter Biden gun case: Jury selection set to begin - UNRWA: Over 1 million forced to flee Rafah - China: Mi6 recruited Chinese couple as spy - India Elections: 642 voters cast ballots

Sunak's allies 'parachute' into winnable seats | Hunter Biden gun case

Watch top headlines of the hour: - IDF must probe strikes swiftly: Cameron - Germany: Macron pushes for EU defence - 1 million fled Rafah in 3 weeks: UNRWA - Poland to send troops to Ukraine? - Australia's retail sales flat in April - Spain, Ireland, Norway to recognise Palestine

IDF must probe strikes swiftly: Cameron | 1 million fled Rafah in 3 weeks: UNRWA | WION Headlines

The number of children killed in the Gaza Strip over the past six months is shocking, Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), said in an exclusive interview. Watch in for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Number of child lives lost in Gaza is staggering, says  UNRWA Chief

Weeks after Germany and many other European nations suspended funding to the UNRWA the country says it now plans to resume payments to the humanitarian organization. Watch to know more!

Germany to unfreeze UNRWA funding after blocking it in March

An independent panel released its much-awaited report about the UN relief agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA), providing 50 recommendations and noting that Israeli authorities have yet to provide proof of their claims that UN staff are involved with terrorist organisations.

Israel War: Independent review panel releases final report on UNRWA

Israel-Hamas war: UNRWA chief says agency is ‘at risk of death’

After Canada, Sweden has now announced that it will resume funding the UNRWA. This development comes after 16 countries paused funding to the agency.

Israel war: Sweden to give half of $38 million UNRWA funding promised for 2024

Israel war: Sweden resumes UNRWA aid funding as crisis worsens for Gazans

Israel-Hamas war: Sweden resumes UNRWA aid funding as crisis worsens in Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Canada, Sweden to resume funding to UNRWA but still taking terror allegations seriously

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Israel demolishes UNRWA buildings in East Jerusalem, sparks international condemnation

Israeli crews demolish UN Palestinian refugee agency in east Jerusalem

UN Condemns Israeli Raid on UNRWA Compound in East Jerusalem

‘Attempt to impose political measures’: Israel rejects ICJ ruling on Gaza war

UN slams Israel for aid blockage, calls GHF 'sadistic death trap'

Gaza: One child killed every hour, says UNRWA

Gaza: One child killed every hour, says UNRWA

Sweden ends UNRWA funding, vows to redirect aid to Gaza through alternative channels

Sweden ends UNRWA funding, vows to redirect aid to Gaza through alternative channels

Israel Terminates Contract With UN Aid Agency

Israel Criticised for 'Crippling Aid to Palestinians' After Voting to Ban UNRWA

Gaza: World Warns About 'Unimaginable' Consequences As Israel Bans UNRWA | WION Originals

Israel Bans UN Palestinian Refugee Agency From Operating Within Its Borders

Scotland's Humza Yousaf faces probe for donation to Gaza

Sunak's allies 'parachute' into winnable seats | Hunter Biden gun case

IDF must probe strikes swiftly: Cameron | 1 million fled Rafah in 3 weeks: UNRWA | WION Headlines

Israel-Hamas War: Number of child lives lost in Gaza is staggering, says UNRWA Chief

Germany to unfreeze UNRWA funding after blocking it in March

Israel War: Independent review panel releases final report on UNRWA

Israel-Hamas war: UNRWA chief says agency is ‘at risk of death’

Israel war: Sweden to give half of $38 million UNRWA funding promised for 2024

Israel war: Sweden resumes UNRWA aid funding as crisis worsens for Gazans

Israel-Hamas war: Sweden resumes UNRWA aid funding as crisis worsens in Gaza

Israel-Hamas war: Canada, Sweden to resume funding to UNRWA but still taking terror allegations seriously