UNRWA

United Nations agency supporting Palestinian refugees

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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East is a UN agency that supports the relief and human development of Palestinian refugees. UNRWA's mandate encompasses Palestinians who fled or were expelled during the Nakba, the 1948 Palestine War, and subsequent conflicts, as well as their descendants, including legally adopted children. As of 2019, more than 5.6 million Palestinians are registered with UNRWA as refugees.

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At least 14 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on UNRWA-run school in Gaza Israel's Defence Minister Yoav Gallant told troops that Hamas was being worn down but pursuit of the group will "continue for years". Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:20Published 1 day ago

WATCH : Israel Uncovers Hamas Tunnel, Alongside Drone, Weapons Caches Below UN Agency HQ in Gaza Troops from the IDF’s Commando Brigade conducted an operation at UNRWA's headquarters in Gaza City, where they discovered weapons and a command room utilized by Hamas. The military reported that the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 3 days ago

Hamas Releases Video of Sniper Attack on IDF Commando, Marking Significant Israeli Setback \| Watch In a tragic incident, Sgt. First Class Tal Lahat, a 21-year-old soldier from the Maglan commando unit, was killed during fighting in Gaza City. This loss brings Israel's toll in the ongoing ground.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:12Published 6 days ago

Unrwa is investigating an Israeli airstrike that killed eight people at Gaza aid centre Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 00:47Published 3 weeks ago

Ensuring aid reaches those fleeing Rafah 'not always possible', says UNRWA Trucks transporting food, medical supplies and other essential aid are becoming increasingly scarce. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:31Published on May 28, 2024

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India's 'generous gesture' will help continue lifesaving services towards Palestine Refugees: UNRWA India's "generous gesture" will help the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) continue its lifesaving services for Palestinian refugees, the UN agency said on Friday,.. IndiaTimes - Published on December 29, 2023