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UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini accuses Israel of seeking to destroy it

The head of the main United Nations agency supporting people in Gaza alleged that Israel is intent on “destroying” the organization along with the idea that Palestinians are refugees and…

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UNRWA Chief denounces ‘blatant disregard’ in Mideast war after 80 UN sites are hit

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UNRWA lowers flags to honor 101 staff killed in Gaza, halts operations until fuel is allowed in

UN Chief renews his demand for a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza

November 4, 2023

The United Nations chief renewed his demand for a humanitarian cease-fire in Gaza, saying civilians “have been besieged, denied aid, killed and bombed out of their homes” for nearly one…

UNRWA: Israeli airstrikes damage 4 of its schools-turned shelters, killing 2 dozen people

November 2, 2023

Philippe Lazzarini, General Secretary of UNRWA, the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, said four of its schools-turned-shelters were damaged by airstrikes in the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours,…

Pentagon: US provides Israel with weapons shipments almost daily

October 30, 2023

The Pentagon continues to provide weapons shipments almost on a daily basis to Israel, Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh told reporters Monday. Despite the rising number of civilian casualties,…

UN agency for Palestinian refugees has budget crisis

October 2, 2021

The U.N. Relief and Works Agency known as UNRWA is facing an urgent budget crisis, in its efforts to help Palestinian refugees. At stake is the agency’s ability to keep…

Biden administration resumes UN funding of Palestinians

April 8, 2021

As expected, the Biden administration resumes international funding in contentious areas that former President Trump had cut. On Wednesday, the administration announced it was resuming aid to the Palestinians, including…

Biden administration increasing aid to Palestinians again

April 7, 2021

Reversing a Trump policy, the Biden administration continues to increase the amount of money sent to the Palestinians. But opposition is building, as pro-Israel lawmakers point out that federal laws…

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