News and updates about UNRWA

Sa'ar to Italian counterpart:

'Gaza is a failed experiment - we must take a new approach'

Israeli Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa’ar called on his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani to listen carefully to the new 'out of the box' ideas being proposed by President Trump.

'Gaza is a failed experiment - we must take a new approach'

Stefanik backs Trump:

'US tax dollars should never fund terrorism'

Elise Stefanik, US Ambassador-Designate to the United Nations, welcomes Trump's plans to withdraw the US from the United Nations Human Rights Council, and end funding for UNRWA.

'US tax dollars should never fund terrorism'

US to end UNRWA funding, withdraw from Human Rights Council

US President Donald Trump expected to sign executive order to end funding for UNRWA, the Gaza relief agency whose employees were active participants in the October 7 massacre. UNRWA facilities were used to hold civilians hostage in Gaza.

US to end UNRWA funding, withdraw from Human Rights Council

Danon expresses support

EU lawmakers to UN chief: Remove UNRWA as an official UN body

Israel’s Ambassador to the UN backs letter sent by members of parliaments from 14 European countries urging UN Secretary-General to remove UNRWA as an official UN body. "Supporting UNRWA is supporting Hamas. Turning a blind eye is not the solution."

EU lawmakers to UN chief: Remove UNRWA as an official UN body

Minister Porush to European powers: Stop protecting UNRWA

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs and Jewish Heritage Meir Porush criticizes statement by the Foreign Ministers of Britain, France, and Germany blasting Israel’s ban on UNRWA activities in eastern Jerusalem.

Minister Porush to European powers: Stop protecting UNRWA

Freed hostage's mother:

'She was held in UNRWA facilities and denied medical treatment'

Mandy Damari, mother of Emily Damari who was freed after 470 days in captivity, reveals during conversation with British PM that her daughter was held in UNRWA facilities in Gaza: It's a miracle that she survived.

'She was held in UNRWA facilities and denied medical treatment'

UN spokesman:

'UNRWA continues its operations in Gaza, despite Israeli law'

UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric says UN agency for "Palestinian refugees" continues its operations in the Gaza Strip even after the Israeli law banning its activities in Israel has gone into effect.

'UNRWA continues its operations in Gaza, despite Israeli law'

Watch:

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor uncorks champagne at UNRWA closure

Deputy Mayor Aryeh King celebrates the implementation of the new Israeli law barring UNRWA from operating in Jerusalem in light of the organization's connections to Hamas.

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor uncorks champagne at UNRWA closure

UN on Israel's UNRWA laws:

'Let’s see what happens'

UN spokesperson asked whether the UN intends to comply with two Israeli laws banning the work of UNRWA: Let’s see what happens when the sun rises over Jerusalem tomorrow.

'Let’s see what happens'

PA Spokesman:

'Stopping UNRWA activity is a provocation against Palestinians'

Nabil Abu Rudeineh, the official spokesman for PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas, criticizes the decision to halt UNRWA services in Jerusalem.

'Stopping UNRWA activity is a provocation against Palestinians'

UN organizations slam Israel again

UNRWA head claims: 'Israel's prohibition on UNRWA's activity endangers prospects for future peace in the region.'

UN organizations slam Israel again

Human Rights Expert:

'Obvious why UNRWA has to go, world will be safer without it'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the Director of the Touro Institute on Human Rights and the Holocaust and President of Human Rights Voices, speaks with Arutz Sheva about the UNSC meeting on the impending deadline for the end of UNRWA's operations in Jerusalem.

'Obvious why UNRWA has to go, world will be safer without it'

Danon tells UNSC:

UNRWA has 48 hours to cease all operations in Jerusalem

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon officially informed the members of the UN Security Council today that UNRWA has 48 hours to end all operations in Jerusalem and leave Israel's capital.

UNRWA has 48 hours to cease all operations in Jerusalem

Danon to UN:

'UNRWA must cease its operations in Jerusalem by January 30'

Following legislation passed by the Knesset banning UNRWA’s operation on Israeli land, Israel's Ambassador to the UN informs Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that the "Palestinian refugee" agency must cease its operations in Jerusalem, and evacuate all premises in the city by January 30.

'UNRWA must cease its operations in Jerusalem by January 30'

Albanese calls for Israel to be "UNseated" over UNRWA ban

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Israel's banning of Hamas-affiliated UN organization that employed Oct. 7 terrorists should result in its suspension or expulsion from the UN.

Albanese calls for Israel to be "UNseated" over UNRWA ban

Sen. Cruz proposes bill to allow US citizens to sue UNRWA

Senator Ted Cruz states he intends to reintroduce legislation allowing US citizens to sue international organizations like UNRWA and the WHO that support terrorism.

Sen. Cruz proposes bill to allow US citizens to sue UNRWA

Report:

Trump to sign executive order barring US aid to UNRWA

Trump Admin. officials say President will sign an executive order on his first day in office barring the giving of foreign aid that does not serve American interests in move that likely would end US funding for UNRWA.

Trump to sign executive order barring US aid to UNRWA

Amb. Danon:

'Friends in Trump admin. will be easier for Israel to work with'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN visited the Arutz Sheva studio and shared his hopes for the incoming US administration and his feelings about the UN.

'Friends in Trump admin. will be easier for Israel to work with'

UN watchdog group:

'Dismantle UNRWA for enabling crimes against humanity’

'Impose crippling sanctions on terrorist-infested UNRWA. US should pursue legal action to hold them accountable for enabling crimes against humanity,' says UN Watch Executive Director, Hillel Neuer.

'Dismantle UNRWA for enabling crimes against humanity’

Ensure that rumors of UNWRA's demise are not greatly exaggerated

Assuming last week’s reports are correct and that UNRWA is voluntarily demobilizing, it is time to discuss how to ensure that this is what really happens. Op-ed.

Ensure that rumors of UNWRA's demise are not greatly exaggerated

Report:

UNRWA preparing to cease operations in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria

UN officials say agency that employed numerous Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists prepping for implementation of new Israeli law barring its operations.

UNRWA preparing to cease operations in Gaza, Judea, and Samaria

How the West could actually help prevent the next Gaza war

The West must stop infantilising the Palestinian Arabs and shielding them from the consequences of their actions. There should be no rebuilding of Gaza until the society there commits to peaceful coexistence. Australia can lead the way. Opinion.

How the West could actually help prevent the next Gaza war

PLO warns:

‘Serious consequences’ from Sweden’s funding cuts to UNRWA

Palestine Liberation Organization expresses grave concern over Sweden's decision to reduce its funding to the UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.

‘Serious consequences’ from Sweden’s funding cuts to UNRWA

Sweden to cease funding to UNRWA

Sweden says it will cease funding the UN “Palestinian refugee” agency, cites difficulties from Israeli decision to bar the agency.

Sweden to cease funding to UNRWA

UNGA passes resolution asking ICJ to force Israel to save UNRWA

Israel's Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon says UN General Assembly "clings to past" with pro-UNRWA resolution.

UNGA passes resolution asking ICJ to force Israel to save UNRWA

Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Euphoria in Syria could turn to fear'

Israeli Amb. to the UN tells Arutz Sheva 'the world should thank us' for preventing Assad's weapons from falling into the wrong hands, slams Guterres for fighting to save UNRWA despite its corruption by Hamas.

'Euphoria in Syria could turn to fear'

IDF strikes Hamas command center embedded in UNRWA school

Hamas command center operated out of UNRWA's 'Sheikh Jamil School' also known as the 'Ahmed Abdul Aziz School' in the humanitarian area in Khan Yunis, IDF clarifies.

IDF strikes Hamas command center embedded in UNRWA school

UN General Assembly adopts resolution supporting UNRWA

159 countries vote in favor of UN General Assembly resolution affirming full support for the mandate of UNRWA and deploring Israel's legislation halting UNRWA's activities in Israel.

UN General Assembly adopts resolution supporting UNRWA

GOP Reps demand end to US funding for UNRWA

9 Republican Congressmen write to House and Senate leaders from both parties stating that UNRWA's infiltration by terrorists and refusal to reform should disqualify it from receiving further American aid.

GOP Reps demand end to US funding for UNRWA

New York Times:

UNRWA employees were Hamas, Islamic Jihad operatives

The New York Times confirms, based on documents confiscated by Israel, that UNRWA employees were terror operatives and equipped with weapons.

UNRWA employees were Hamas, Islamic Jihad operatives

Danon:

'It's too late for UNRWA, we won't cooperate with it'

Israeli Amb. to the UN calls the UN a 'circus' ahead of General Assembly session on 'the question of Palestine,' accuses UN of encouraging rejectionism and providing platforms for hatred and violence.

'It's too late for UNRWA, we won't cooperate with it'

'The situation is catastrophic'

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza

Britain’s International Development Minister Anneliese Dodds set to announce £19 million of funding for Gaza, as well as £7m of new UK funding to UNRWA.

British minister to announce additional aid to Gaza

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 stops bringing aid through Kerem Shalom after more theft

Ex-UNRWA chief met, expressed unity with terror leaders

UN Watch reveals that Pierre Krahenbuhl, the former Commissioner-General of UNRWA, met with Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and other terror leaders, praised 'spirit of unity' between them and UNRWA, and allowed them to veto UNRWA decisions.

Ex-UNRWA chief met, expressed unity with terror leaders

Amb. Danon to Arutz Sheva:

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, tells Arutz Sheva that Israel must take punitive action against the ICC, the Palestinian Authority, and anyone who cooperates with the arrest warrants.

'Boycott the ICC, and anyone who cooperates with it'

Danon to UNRWA chief:

'Look hostage's mother in the eye and ask for forgiveness'

Israeli UN Ambassador and Ayelet Samerano, mother of hostage Yonatan Somerano, confront UNRWA Dir. Philippe Lazzarini and call on him to resign over UNRWA's employment of killers and kidnappers.

'Look hostage's mother in the eye and ask for forgiveness'

Amsterdam Pogrom:

Premeditated attack coordinated by UNRWA affiliate

'UNRWA staff has been repeatedly exposed as active terrorists. If anyone doubted this, even after 10/7, this is more proof of the deep-seated rot within UNRWA’s organizational culture,' says Marcus Sheff, head of IMPACT-se.

Premeditated attack coordinated by UNRWA affiliate

Freed hostage tells UN:

'No one at the UN lifted a finger to free my friends'

Former hostage Mia Schem recounts horrors of captivity in Gaza and advocates for the hostages at UN General Assembly session on Israel's anti-UNRWA legislation.

'No one at the UN lifted a finger to free my friends'

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.

UNRWA chief warns agency 'facing its darkest hour'

Human Rights Expert:

'UNRWA is anti-peace by design'

Professor Anne Bayefsky, the President of the Human Rights Voices human rights organization, tells Arutz Sheva UNRWA's role in preventing peace makes it 'no surprise' it would be connected to Hamas.

'UNRWA is anti-peace by design'

No one needs UNRWA, its role can be filled by existing agencies

This letter was written several months ago in response to a request from an American official whose name cannot be disclosed. Dr. Laor has kindly permitted Arutz Sheva to post it.

No one needs UNRWA, its role can be filled by existing agencies

Foreign Ministry tells UN:

'The agreement with UNRWA has been cancelled'

Foreign Minister Israel Katz officially announces the cancellation of the agreement between Israel and UNRWA, after the Knesset approved a law banning UNRWA's activities in Israel.

'The agreement with UNRWA has been cancelled'

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 accuses IDF of bulldozing facility in Nur Shams

Melanie Phillips

The UNRWA meltdown

How can a country under genocidal attack be expected to look after the welfare of its attackers? Op-ed.

The UNRWA meltdown

UNRWA employee: 'Hamas entered and took everything'

UNRWA security guard reveals how Hamas forcibly took UNRWA vehicles and supplies at the start of the war. 'It's a form of defense for them.'

UNRWA employee: 'Hamas entered and took everything'

Irish PM to EU:

'Review the trade relations with Israel'

Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris urges European Union to "review its trade relations" with Israel, following the laws passed in the Knesset to ban the activities of UNRWA.

'Review the trade relations with Israel'

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.

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

US Ambassador to the UN:

'UNRWA needs reforms, but there is no alternative to it'

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield acknowledges the need for reforms in UN agency for "Palestinian refugees", but expresses concerns over Israeli legislation banning UNRWA.

'UNRWA needs reforms, but there is no alternative to it'

Nikki Haley:

'We stopped giving UNRWA money, Biden-Harris gave it back'

Former US Ambassador to the UN says UNRWA's anti-Israel activities were known long before October 7: America and Israel will suffer the consequences if Kamala Harris is elected.

'We stopped giving UNRWA money, Biden-Harris gave it back'

Amb. Danon to UN Sec. Gen:

'You had the audacity to condemn death of Hamas kidnapper'

Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon presents photograph of UNRWA worker abducting body of murdered Israeli civilian to Gaza at UNSC. 'How dare you justify and defend an organization that employs murderous terrorists.'

'You had the audacity to condemn death of Hamas kidnapper'

UNRWA, the anti-human rights, anti-life organization, must go

UNRWA condemns generation after generation to lifetimes controlled by hate. It bears direct responsibility for October 7 and numerous other crimes against humanity. Opinion.

UNRWA, the anti-human rights, anti-life organization, must go

Danon:

'UNRWA is beyond redemption, beyond reform'

Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon speaks ahead of Security Council meeting, says, 'There is no longer any plausible deniability regarding UNRWA's infiltration by terrorists. Nor are there any excuses left.'

'UNRWA is beyond redemption, beyond reform'

UN chief:

'Anti-UNRWA legislation could have devastating consequences'

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounces laws approved in the Knesset banning the operations of UNRWA: There is no alternative to UNRWA.

'Anti-UNRWA legislation could have devastating consequences'

'Totally wrong'

British Foreign Secretary criticizes Israel's anti-UNRWA laws

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy criticizes bills passed by the Knesset banning the activities of UNRWA: The UK has been clear that Israel must ensure UNRWA can deliver aid at the speed and scale needed.

British Foreign Secretary criticizes Israel's anti-UNRWA laws

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.

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

Knesset passes law barring UNRWA from operating in Israel

92 out pf 120 MKs vote in favor of bills barring UNRWA from operating in Israel after it was proven to have employed multiple Hamas terrorists, including terrorists who participated in the 10/7 massacre.

Knesset passes law barring UNRWA from operating in Israel

Did UN chief mourn Nukhba terrorist, murderer, and kidnapper?

After Antonio Guterres mourns death of an 'UNRWA colleague,' Foreign Minister Israel Katz says he is mourning Mohammad Abu Itiwi, a Nukhba terrorist who commandered a deadly assault on a bomb shelter on October 7.

Did UN chief mourn Nukhba terrorist, murderer, and kidnapper?

Also an UNRWA employee

Nukhba commander who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated

Mohammad Abu Itiwi, a Nukhba commander in the Al Bureij Battalion of Hamas' Central Camps Brigade who was employed by UNRWA since 2022 and led the attack on the Re'im bomb shelter, eliminated.

Nukhba commander who took part in 10/7 massacre eliminated

Sen. Tom Cotton:

'Biden's support for UNRWA funds terrorism, prolongs war'

Republican Senator writes to President Biden urging him to impose terrorism sanctions on UNRWA over its extensive ties to Hamas and to enforce legislation passed by Congress against UNRWA.

'Biden's support for UNRWA funds terrorism, prolongs war'

Nordic countries concerned over anti-UNRWA legislation

Five Nordic countries criticize bills against UNRWA introduced in the Knesset, say they "may fundamentally jeopardize the prospects for a two-state solution".

Nordic countries concerned over anti-UNRWA legislation