Philippe Lazzarini

'False and illegal'

UNRWA rejects Israeli claim to eastern Jerusalem HQ

UNRWA rejects Israeli claims to its eastern Jerusalem headquarters, calling the move illegal after Israel demolished buildings and seized offices.

UN blasts Israel’s anti-UNRWA legislation as 'outrageous'

The UN warns Israel’s new law targeting UNRWA could deprive millions of Palestinian Arabs of vital services.

Despite Hamas ties

UNRWA chief: We should have a role in rebuilding Gaza

UNRWA chief calls for central role in Gaza rehab, citing trust and expertise. The agency has been proven to have collaborated with Hamas terrorists.

UNRWA says Israel endangers staff; IDF cites terror ties

Agency says it received no response from Israel to request for evidence; IDF cites video proof of Hamas ties.

UNRWA stops bringing aid through Kerem Shalom after more theft

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini announces that UNRWA is halting the delivery of aid into Gaza through the Kerem Shalom Crossing, the main crossing between Israel and Gaza, due to safety concerns after multiple convoys were attacked and looted.

UNRWA chief warns agency 'facing its darkest hour'

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini begs UN member states to continue funding his agency and fight Israel's legislation banning it over its ties to Hamas.

IDF: False claims

UNRWA chief accuses IDF of bulldozing facility in Nur Shams

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini says IDF caused severe damage to facility near Tulkarm. IDF Spokesperson's Unit: Terrorists planted explosives in the proximity of the UNRWA offices that were then detonated in an attempt to harm IDF soldiers.

UNRWA chief:

'Israel's new laws will lead to more deaths in Gaza'

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini denounces laws passed in the Knesset banning the agency's work in Israel, claims Israel has not provided proof of its claims that UNRWA workers aided Hamas attack.

UNRWA chief:

'Israeli laws are part of a campaign to discredit UNRWA'

Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of UNRWA, denounces Knesset approval of legislation barring UNRWA from operating in Israel: These bills increase the suffering of the Palestinians and are nothing less than collective punishment.

UNRWA chief warns:

'We're nearing a critical point'

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini says the agency is facing a combination of financial and political challenges which may result in its inability to continue operating in Gaza.

UNRWA head:

'I didn't know suspended employee was a Hamas commander'

Philippe Lazzarini, head of UN “Palestinian refugee” agency, denies knowing that UNRWA employee who was eliminated in Lebanon was a Hamas commander.

UNRWA:

'Israel wants to erase us'

UNRWA accuses Israel of trying to destroy the organization following the Israeli bombing against UNRWA workers in Gaza over Shabbat.

UNRWA chief:

'We dispute key claim in lawsuit by October 7 victims'

UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini tells JNS the agency disputes allegation that UNRWA helped funnel millions of dollars to Hamas by insisting on paying employee salaries and other expenses in US dollars, rather than Israeli shekels.

Israel takes action against UNRWA Commissioner-General

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini submitted a request to enter Israel and Gaza, but was refused.

UNRWA chief warns:

'We will be in uncharted territory'

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of "a deliberate and concerted campaign" against the agency.

UNRWA chief claims:

'Israel is aiming to destroy us'

UNRWA commissioner-general Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of aiming to “destroy” the organization.

UNRWA chief:

UNRWA 'didn't know' what was under its Gaza HQ

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says organization didn't know Hamas tunnels ran under building, IDF spokesman shoots back: 'You have to be very naive to think that the UNRWA personnel did not know what was happening under their feet.'