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Future looks dire for UN Palestinian refugee agency, says UNRWA chief

The head of the U_N_ agency for Palestinian refugees, Philippe Lazzarini, says an Israeli ban on his institution has not forced it to halt its services so far but that in the long run, the agency faces an “existential threat.”

The Independent UK

International staff of UN Palestinian agency forced to leave as Israel ban comes in

Aid agency says its work in West Bank and Gaza will continue

The Independent UK

Israel's Ban On UNRWA Raises Concerns For Palestinian Refugees

Israel's ban on UNRWA impacts millions of Palestinians, risking homelessness and loss of vital services.

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Israel Orders UNRWA To Cease Operations Amid Terrorism Allegations

Israel directs UNRWA to cease operations over alleged ties to Hamas, prioritizing national security in humanitarian aid efforts.

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Israel’s ban on UNRWA comes into effect despite backlash

The United Nations has said UNRWA will continue working in all Palestinian territories.

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What Israel’s UNRWA ban means for millions of Palestinians: By the numbers

Israel orders UN Relief and Works Agency, the backbone of Palestinian humanitarian aid, to cease operations by Thursday.

Al Jazeera

UNRWA chief says Israel’s ban will be disastrous

UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini says Israel’s ban would ‘heighten instability and deepen despair’ at a ‘critical moment’.

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Israel To Cut All Contact With UNRWA, Intermediaries: Israel UN Envoy

Israel will cease all contact with the UN's Palestinian relief agency UNRWA and any other body acting on its behalf, Israel's envoy to the UN said Tuesday after repeatedly accusing the organization of undermining its security.

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UNRWA Reports Smooth Aid Flow In Gaza Ceasefire

UNRWA reports positive start to Gaza ceasefire, emphasizing importance of maintaining peace and providing humanitarian aid.

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UNRWA Commissioner-General Reacts To Ceasefire And Hostage Deal

UNRWA Commissioner-General expresses relief and optimism over Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, emphasizing urgent humanitarian needs.

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Flooding damages tents of displaced families in Gaza as temperatures plummet

FLOODING has damaged the tents of displaced families in Gaza as winter conditions worsen...

The National (Scotland)

Israel bombs al-Mawasi camps, school amid wave of attacks across Gaza

UN’s Lazzarini says world must not become ‘numb’ after Israeli strikes kill about 50 Palestinians within 24 hours.

Al Jazeera

UNRWA chief slams Sweden’s ‘disappointing’ decision to end funding

Stockholm says decision comes in response to Israel’s plan to ban the UN agency starting in late January.

Al Jazeera

Unrwa may be forced to stop saving lives in Gaza. Will the world let that happen?

Outrage over Israel’s attempt to dismantle our UN agency has largely petered out. The stakes are very high now, says Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner-general of Unrwa

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Israeli attacks kill dozens of Palestinians hours after UN demands ceasefire in Gaza

Buildings housing displaced families and aid convoy security personnel reportedly targeted amid food shortages and fears of famine in the region

The Guardian - UK

No comfort and little shelter in Gaza as nightmare of winter sets in

Displaced residents face acute hardship, fleeing airstrikes and suffering from disease and hunger as temperatures plummet

Al Jazeera

Israeli drone attack on Gaza aid convoy kills 12 as hunger crisis deepens

The bombing was the latest Israeli attack targeting security guards escorting humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip.

The Independent UK

Tories question £13m extra funding for UN’s Gaza aid agency

Sir Keir Starmer committed the extra money at a meeting with the head of UNRWA.

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The National (Scotland)

UNRWA suspends aid deliveries through main Gaza crossing amid chaos

THE biggest UN agency providing aid to Palestinians has said it is suspending deliveries through the main crossing between Israel and Gaza in what…

The Independent UK

UN agency suspends aid deliveries through main crossing into Gaza after convoy attacked

UN agency says most of its attempts to deliver aid to northern Gaza have been denied by Israeli forces even as looting of convoys has continued

The Guardian - UK

Unrwa suspends aid deliveries through main Gaza route after convoy attacked

Agency says armed gangs looted several trucks carrying food supplies and urges Israel to ensure safe flows of aid

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UN Halts Aid Deliveries To Gaza Due To Security Concerns

UNRWA suspends aid to Gaza, Israeli strikes, ceasefire efforts, and accusations of ethnic cleansing. Stay updated with AP's war coverage.

The National (Scotland)

Israel condemned for 'heartbreaking' killing of aid workers in Gaza

SCOTTISH politicians have condemned the Israeli killing of three aid workers in Gaza with the UK Government urged to call out “war crimes”.

Al Jazeera

UNRWA pauses aid through key Gaza crossing as hunger stalks Palestinians

Suspension of humanitarian aid into Gaza comes as Israeli attacks kill almost 100 Palestinians in the last 24 hours.

Al Jazeera

Large food convoy violently looted in Gaza, UNRWA says

At least 98 vehicles from a 109-truck convoy were lost Saturday in one of the worst such incidents, the UN agency says.

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