UNRWA

UN organizations warn:

'Catastrophe if UNRWA funding not restored'

In joint statement, array of UN organizations urge key donor countries to resume funding for UNRWA.

Netanyahu to UN ambassadors:

'UNRWA's mission has to end'

Prime Minister Netanyahu met with a delegation of UN ambassadors during which he condemned South Africa and UNRWA and told the ambassadors that "Israel is fighting the war of civilization against barbarism."

US Congressman introduces bill to disband UNRWA

'UNRWA has indoctrinated Palestinian children to hate all Jews,' Florida Rep. Brian Mast says.

COGAT official:

'UNRWA is a problem, doesn't offer solutions'

In talks with US government, military, officials, Israel's COGAT stresses need to find alternative organizations to manage UNRWA's activities. 'There are alternatives already, and they should be used.'

Gaza Resident:

'Sinwar is eating meat, we're eating lead'

Residents of Gaza fleeing the war paused to denounce their leaders to IDF troops.

US officials:

'UNRWA needs to make fundamental changes'

US Ambassador to the UN says US is seeking more detail from Israel about the allegations against UNRWA. State Department spokesperson: US needs to see accountability from UNRWA.

UN aid coordinator:

'Nothing can replace UNRWA'

UN's coordinator for Gaza aid, Sigrid Kaag, says nothing can "replace or substitute" UNRWA after several countries suspend funding.

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Israeli satirical show presents: The UNRWA trend

Israeli satirical television show “Eretz Nehederet” reveals what UNRWA is all about, following allegations that its employees were involved in the October 7 attack.

European Commission demands:

'A review of all UNRWA staff should be launched'

European Commission calls on UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” to investigate all its staff to ensure they were not involved in Hamas’ October 7 attack.

New Zealand suspends funding to UNRWA

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the allegations against UNRWA are "incredibly serious" and his country will suspend funding.

Blinken:

'UNRWA needs to address allegations against it'

Secretary of State calls on UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” to address allegations its staff were involved in October 7 attack.

Report:

10% of UNRWA staff affiliated with terror groups

Around 1,200 UNRWA employees in Gaza are affiliated with Hamas or Islamic Jihad, intelligence reports show.

Kidnapping, handing out weapons

These are Israel's accusations against UNRWA workers

New York Times reports that Israel presented the US with a dossier containing details on UNRWA employees involved in October 7 attack.

'Extremely concerned'

Japan pauses funding to UNRWA

Japan says it is extremely concerned about alleged involvement of UNRWA staff members in October 7 attack on Israel.

PA chairman:

'There is no solution except for return of refugees'

“Palestinian Presidency”, headed by PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, denounces what it calls Israel's “oppressive campaign” against UNRWA.

France announces decision to suspend UNRWA funding

No plans for UNRWA funding during first half of 2024, French Foreign Min. says.

UN Secretary-General pleads not to end UNRWA funding

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says UNRWA staff involved in the October 7th massacre will be held accountable but asks nations not to suspend funding. Israeli Ambassador: 'Proves again that Israeli lives are not really important to him.'

UN Humanitarian Chief:

'Now is not the time to let the people of Gaza down'

UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths urges countries to reconsider their decision to cut funding to UNRWA.

Three more European countries suspend UNRWA funding

Germany, Netherlands, and Scotland pause funding to UNRWA following evidence that UNRWA employees took part in October 7 massacre.

Foreign Min. to UNRWA chief: Resign

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini denounces decisions to defund UNRWA, calls it 'collective punishment.' Foreign Min. Israel Katz responds with a demand: 'Resign.'

Foreign Minister calls to cut UNRWA funding

Foreign Minister Israel Katz published a scathing denunciation of the agency and called for it to be replaced.

Countries follow US' lead in suspending UNRWA funds

Several countries follow US' lead, announce pause in funding for UNRWA following 'deeply concerning' reports that UNRWA employees participated in the Oct. 7 massacre.

Defense Minister:

International funds mustn't fuel murder of Israelis

Defense Min. Yoav Gallant praises US decision to pause funding for UNRWA, calls for 'major changes' so that international donations, humanitarian aid, won't fuel Hamas terror.

Ambassador Erdan:

'The UN is weaponized to physically exterminate us'

Israel’s UN Ambassador rips the UN's anti-Israel bias: The ICJ proved to the world that the lessons of the Holocaust were not learned.

US pauses funding for UNRWA

State Department's announcement comes after UNRWA launched investigation into employees alleged to have been involved in Hamas October 7 attack.

US 'gravely concerned'

Israel blamed for strike on UNRWA facility in Gaza

IDF investigation rules out an Israeli aerial or artillery strike hit an UNRWA facility in Khan Yunis. US: We will continue to seek further information.

House Republicans demand answers from UNRWA chief

House Foreign Affairs Committee seeks testimony from UNRWA Director-General on the organization's aid to Hamas.

File a suit against UNRWA at the Hague

UNRWA enables terrorists, educates towards terrorism and allows its facilities to be arm depts and rocket launching centers. The UN bears responsiblity for all this by letting it continue. Op-ed

Report:

UNRWA teachers celebrate Oct. 7 rapes and massacre

UN Watch report: Telegram group including 3,000 UNRWA teachers replete with celebrations of Hamas' massacre and rape of Israeli civilians.

Gaza civilians reveal:

Hamas murdered civilian who sought help from UNRWA

In conversations with the IDF's Unit 504, Gaza civilians reveal how Hamas steals food and humanitarian aid from them and takes over their homes to use for military purposes.

Khan Yunis:

IDF soldiers find weapons hidden in UNRWA bags

Kfir Brigade soldiers operated in Khan Yunis, where they eliminated terrorists and found many weapons used by the terror organization.

IDF discovers military equipment in UNRWA medical clinic

IDF locates Nukhba military vests hidden by Hamas in UNRWA bags in a medical clinic.

John Kirby:

'UNRWA does important work'

White House National Security Council spokesman defends the work of UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".

In 40 hour operation:

IDF locates booby-trapped UNRWA kindergarten near Tulkarem

Forces located an operating system connected to explosives surrounding and on the routes leading to the kindergarten.

Ambassador Erdan:

'The UN's silence makes it party to Hamas's crimes in Gaza'

Ambassador Gilad Erdan has worked since the war began to improve Israel's public diplomacy, and calls to reevaluate relations with the UN.

Israel trying to end international funding to UNRWA

'Most members of parliament who I spoke with and briefed did not know that UNRWA is essentially run by Hamas,' MK Sharren Haskel says.

Gaza resident tells IDF:

'Hamas has control of UNRWA in Gaza'

Civilian in Gaza tells soldier Hamas has control over the humanitarian aid which is brought into the Gaza Strip.

Explosives found in UNRWA bags, terrorists hiding in schools

Nahal Brigade troops battle Hamas, Islamic Jihad terrorists hiding in schools in northern Gaza, dozens of explosives found in UNRWA bags.

Controversial former UNRWA chief to serve as Red Cross Dir.-Gen.

Red Cross appoints Pierre Krahenbuhl, who resigned as UNRWA chief amid ethical abuse probe, as as its next director-general.

Foreign Minister instructs:

Oppose the budget for UNRWA at the UN

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen instructs Israeli delegation to the UN to oppose the budget of the UN agency for "Palestinian refugees".

Tunnel tunnel shaft found in children's room in Gaza

IDF continues operations against Hamas in Shejaiya, rocket manufacturing site found near school.

Foreign Minister:

'UNRWA is part of the problem - not part of the solution'

Foreign Min. Eli Cohen thanks Swiss for ending funding for UNRWA, says organization only makes situation of Gaza residents worse.

Swiss parliament votes to halt funding for UNRWA

Swiss National Council voted on to stop funding the agency following reports of its support of Hamas.

Hamas RPG training site found inside mosque

Weapons found inside UNRWA bags found in mosque in Jabalya, Gaza.

US Senator:

'Investigate UNRWA teacher who held hostage captive'

Senator Marsha Blackburn writes to US Amb. to the UN, UNRWA Commissioner-General over organization's complicity with Hamas.

Hostages held in homes of Hamas-sympathizer UNRWA employees

Released hostage was held for 50 days in the attic of an UNRWA teacher, another was held captive by a children's doctor.

First time since the war:

Israel permits entry of fuel for UNRWA trucks

Humanitarian source says Israel has given approval for fuel to enter Gaza for UNRWA trucks. IDF: The trucks will be fueled at Rafah.

Hamas accuses UNRWA of aiding civilians fleeing warzone

Terror organization furious at civilians relocating from northern Gaza to southern Gaza where they cannot be used as human shields.

UNRWA: Thousands loot humanitarian aid warehouses

The UNRWA claims that warehouses holding humanitarian aid were emptied, I'm called for a more steady flow of supplies to Gaza.

Prof. Kobi Michael:

“In the eyes of Hamas, you are next in line”

Prof. Kobi Michael in media interviews: You worry about the Gazan population that supports an improved ISIS? You are next in line.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Hamas is at war against humanity, not just Israel'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari on Hamas stealing fuel from UNRWA: Today, the United Nations revealed the true face of Hamas.

Hamas steals fuel, medical equipment from UNRWA facility

UNRWA deletes tweet reporting Hams theft of humanitarian aid. Foreign Ministry: 'Did Hamas hack your account?'

A simple guide to understanding the Hamas-Israel War

Read the answer to the question: What do I tell my friends about Israel's actions in Gaza?

First denazification, then peace

The road to peace must have denazification implementation at its starting point. Op-ed.

Lebanon:

UNRWA postpones school year at 'Palestinian refugee camp'

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees cites presence of armed groups at the Ain Al-Hilweh camp for its decision.

Askar UNRWA: Cradle of Terror- review of a must see film

Billions flow into UNRWA coffers and are used to promote the murder of Jews. How UNRWA educates Arab youth to continue to kill.

Due to presence of gunmen:

UNRWA suspends service in Lebanon 'refugee camp'

UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” suspends all its services in Lebanon's largest “Palestinian refugee camp” near Sidon.

UN officials:

Militants still occupying UNRWA school in Lebanon 'refugee camp'

UN officials say militants are still occupying UNRWA school in Lebanon’s largest “Palestinian refugee camp”, two weeks after clashes there.

Lebanon:

Fighting in 'Palestinian refugee camp' leaves 11 dead

UNRWA says three days of fighting in Ain Al-Hilweh camp have left at least 11 dead and dozens wounded.

UAE pledges $15 million to rebuild Jenin

The money will be granted to UNRWA, the UN agency that assists “Palestinian refugees”.