UNRWA

UN 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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Israel Withdraws From UNHRC, Citing ‘Discrimination’ Following U.S's Exit Israel has announced its withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council, citing “discrimination” and “anti-Semitic bias.” Foreign Minister Gideon Saar criticized the council’s treatment of.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on February 6, 2025

Trump Cuts Ties with UN Human Rights Council & UNRWA: Accusations of Hamas Ties and Anti-Israel Bias U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council and halt funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The decision follows.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published on February 5, 2025

Israel releases 110 Palestinian prisoners on same day UNRWA ban comes into effect Israel had delayed their release in protest against the way the seven hostages freed by Hamas were treated as they were handed over to Red Cross staff in Khan Younis. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:34Published on January 31, 2025

Israeli ban on UN Palestinian aid agency comes into effect The laws block the UNRWA from operating on Israeli territory and prohibit Israeli officials from having any contact with the agency. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on January 30, 2025

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'Hamas leader' in Lebanon killed by Israel was UN employee, UNWRA confirms A United Nations agency has confirmed an individual described by Israel as the leader of Hamas in Lebanon was a UN employee after he was killed in an Israeli strike. Sky News - Published on September 30, 2024
UNRWA chief refuses to bow to Israeli calls for him to quit role The head of UNRWA, the UN's embattled agency for helping Palestinian refugees, has said that he won't accede to Israeli calls for him to step down. Sky News - Published on February 15, 2024
What's the UNRWA scandal all about? The UK and the US are among more than 10 countries that have suspended funding to the UN's relief agency in Gaza. Sky News - Published on January 29, 2024

UN agency chief 'shocked' as UK and others pause funding over claims staff involved in Hamas attack The head of the UN refugee agency for Palestinians (UNRWA) has said the decision by nine countries to pause funding for the aid agency is "shocking". Sky News - Published on January 27, 2024
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