16 hours ago · Last October, the Israeli parliament, known as the Knesset, passed two laws that called for ending UNRWA’s operations in its territory and prohibiting Israeli authorities from having any contact with the agency. Israel ordered UNRWA to vacate all premises in occupied East Jerusalem and cease operations in them by 30 January of this year.

1 day ago · Israel has shortened all visas for UNRWA’s international staff to expire on Wednesday, which “is tantamount to being evicted” or declared persona non grata, Mr. Fowler said. As such, UNRWA’s international staff at the East Jerusalem office had to evacuate and relocate to Amman, Jordan earlier in the day.

1 day ago · What Israel’s UNRWA ban means for millions of Palestinians: By the numbers Israel orders the UN Relief and Works Agency, the backbone of Palestinian humanitarian aid, to cease operations by ...

5 days ago · The State of Israel ordered UNRWA to vacate all premises in occupied East Jerusalem and cease its operations in them by 30 January 2025. This order is in contradiction to international law obligations of UN member states including the State of Israel, which is bound by the General Convention on Privileges and Immunities of the United Nations.

Jan 23, 2025 · Damage has been sustained by multiple UNRWA facilities inside Jenin Camp, including the Health Centre, the Camp Services Office, and three UNRWA schools. Late on 19 January, 90 Palestinians, among them 69 women and 21 children, were released from Israeli detention into the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, as part of the prisoner release ...

21 hours ago · Legislation that goes into effect on Thursday bars UNRWA from operating in the country. That will affect aid delivery to Gaza and beyond. By Natan Odenheimer Reporting from Jerusalem Israeli ...

6 days ago · The directive came in a letter to the U.N., after the Israeli Parliament banned the relief agency that has aided Palestinian refugees for decades.

Sep 23, 2024 · Ongoing strikes by Israeli Security Forces (ISF) continue, with aerial, land and maritime bombardments across the Gaza Strip, resulting in civilian casualties, displacement and the destruction of residential structures and public infrastructure.

May 10, 2024 · The United Nations’ agency for Palestinian refugees will shutter its East Jerusalem headquarters after the compound was set on fire by “Israeli extremists” while staff were inside, its chief ...

2 days ago · Diplomats at the United Nations Security Council said planned restrictions on the agency, UNRWA, would imperil Palestinians. Only the U.S. sides with Israel.