UNRWA ban would have severe humanitarian consequences in Gaza: UNSC
The council members called upon all parties to take necessary steps to allow and facilitate humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza.
Saudi hosts 1st high-level ‘global alliance’ meeting to push for Palestinian state
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) hosted in Riyadh the first meeting of a 'global alliance' to push for a two-state solution to the Palestinian-Israeli
UNRWA ban would have severe humanitarian consequences: Security Council - Greater Kashmir
The council members called upon all parties to take necessary steps to allow and facilitate humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza, in accordance with international humanitarian law.
Diplomacy in top gear to secure truce in region
Mediators pushing for short-term ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza to de-escalate tensions
What does UNRWA do and why is it seen as a lifeline for Palestinians?
Israel has a long-held animosity towards UNRWA and UN institutions more generally.
Egypt urges world at UNSC to thwart Israeli attempt to ‘kill’ two-state solution
He stressed the need for collective action to compel Israel to adhere to Security Council resolutions and withdraw from both Palestine and Lebanon
Banning UNRWA will lead to a vacuum and more suffering for Palestinians, the agency’s chief says
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — The head of the U.N. agency caring for Palestinian refugees said Wednesday that newly passed Israeli laws effectively banning its activities in Israel will leave a vacuum that will cost more lives and create further instability in Gaza and the West Bank. Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the United Nations […]
Egypt, Qatar discuss efforts to reach ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon
Cairo: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani
UN warns Israel: Cutting ties with Palestinian  refugee agency will violate international law
UNITED NATIONS—The United Nations stressed Tuesday that if Israel puts in place new laws cutting ties with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, the Israeli government will have to meet their needs under international law. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a letter obtained by The Associated Press that there is…
Egypt, Qatar discuss efforts to reach ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani discussed efforts to end conflicts in the Gaza Strip and...
US ‘deeply troubled’ by Israeli legislation banning UNRWA
The US is "deeply troubled" by the adoption of legislation in Israel that would ban the operation of a UN agency for Palestinian refugees.
Hamas says open to agreements on permanent ceasefire in Gaza
Sami Abu Zuhri said that the movement is open to any agreements or ideas that would end the suffering of the people in Gaza.
Banning UNRWA will lead to a vacuum and more suffering for Palestinians, the agency’s chief says
The head of the U.N. agency caring for Palestinian refugees says that newly passed Israeli laws effectively banning its activities in Israel will leave a vacuum that will cost more lives and create further in Gaza and the West Bank.
Hamas Says Open To Agreements On Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza
Hamas has expressed its openness to any agreements or ideas for establishing a permanent ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
Ireland joins Norway, Slovenia, and Spain in condemnation of Israel’s new UNRWA laws
Ireland's Taoiseach Simon Harris says the Israeli Knesset's approval of two laws "will make it impossible for UNRWA to carry out its vital role across the region."
Israel must step in if it bans the UN agency that is a lifeline for Gaza, UN says
The United Nations says that if Israel puts in place new laws cutting ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, the Israeli government will have to meet their needs under international law.
UAE condemns Israeli parliament's decision to ban UNRWA's activities
Emphasises the active role of UNRWA in providing humanitarian assistance to Palestinians
Widespread condemnation of Israel's decision to ban UN relief agency
UNRWA is the largest provider of humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
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