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Israel Cuts Ties With UN Aid Agency Supporting Palestinians

Israel will cut ties with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Thursday following accusations it provided cover for Hamas militants, a move likely to hamper delivery of its vital services after 15 months of war in Gaza.

International Business Times

‘We will suffocate’: Palestinian refugees in Gaza fear UNRWA ban

Israel’s new ban on the UN agency leaves many in Gaza worried about who will help them now.

Al Jazeera

Fear hits east Jerusalem as Israel moves to close UN Palestinian refugee agency

On Thursday, laws passed by Israel in October come into effect banning the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, known as UNRWA, from Israeli territory and prohibiting Israeli officials from any contact with the agency

The Independent UK

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Israel says eight captives to be released Thursday under Gaza truce deal

Benjamin Netanyahu’s office names Israeli captives to be released as Arbel Yehud, Agam Berger and Gadi Moses.

Al Jazeera

Hamas set to release three Israeli and five Thai nationals from Gaza on Thursday

Three Israelis, including an 80-year-old man and a female Israeli soldier, are among eight due to be returned to Israel under a fragile ceasefire

The Independent UK

Unrwa closure imminent as last-bid attempts to stop Israeli ban fail

Palestinians in war-devastated Gaza and occupied West Bank expected to be hardest hit by ban on refugee agency

The Guardian - UK

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

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‘It will devastate people’: Palestinians despair at looming Unrwa closure

Nobody knows what will happen when Israel’s ban on UN agency that provides vital services across Gaza, East Jerusalem and the West Bank comes into force on 1 February

The Guardian - UK

Middle East latest: Palestinians return to their homes in northern Gaza for a second day

Crowds of displaced Palestinians made the arduous journey back to heavily destroyed northern Gaza for a second day, under a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas

The Independent UK

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu To Visit White House

Israeli PM invited to White House, Palestinians return to Gaza, UNRWA warns of impact, aid flowing into Gaza, Israel to stay in Syrian buffer zone, Russian...

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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’.

Al Jazeera

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.

International Business Times

UK gives £17m in drive to aid Gaza amid continuing ceasefire

Anneliese Dodds announced the aid commitment in the House of Commons, which will go towards food, water and sanitation programmes.

Evening Standard

‘Five babies in incubator’: HRW on danger to pregnant women, babies in Gaza

Human Rights Watch finds Israel has violated rights of pregnant women and girls, with no end in sight.

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Ceasefire Agreement Reached To Release Israeli Hostage

Ceasefire agreements, hostage releases, and political tensions in the Middle East involving Israel, Hamas, and Palestinians.

The Independent UK

Trump’s proposal to clean out Gaza is a ‘frightening trick’, locals warn

Residents tell Bel Trew in Jerusalem and Nedal Hamdouna in Gaza that Trump should focus on rebuilding Strip, not forcibly displacing its people

The Guardian - UK

Israel insists it is going ahead with Unrwa ban – what it may mean for Palestinians

UN agency ordered to vacate HQ by Thursday – just as aid is being increased to Gaza after ceasefire

The Guardian - UK

Israeli troops kill more than 20 in Lebanon and one in Gaza as residents try to return

People shot at attempting to get back to their homes, with Israel accusing Lebanese army and Hamas of violating deals

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The Independent UK

Middle East latest: Israel stops the return of thousands of Palestinians till Hamas frees hostage

Israel accused Hamas of violating a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released, stopping thousands of Palestinians from returning to their homes in the northern Gaza Strip on Sunday

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Israel Demands UNRWA Evacuation From Jerusalem By January 2025

Israel requests UNRWA to halt operations in Jerusalem by Jan 30, 2025, citing security concerns and terrorist infiltration. U.N. and Israel navigate implic...

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Trump Administration Takes Strong Action Against Antisemitism

Israeli Minister and U.S. Ambassador collaborate to combat antisemitism and address UNRWA's alleged terror ties.

Al Jazeera

Minister says Israel applying ‘lessons’ from Gaza in West Bank operation

Israel’s defence minister says military applying ‘method’ from Gaza war in major raid on occupied West Bank’s Jenin.

Al Jazeera

Deadly Israeli raid in Jenin leads to mass displacement, destruction

Israeli forces continue operation in occupied West Bank city, a day after 10 Palestinians were killed.

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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.

The Guardian - UK

Aid increase in ceasefire deal ‘is admission Israel could have done more’, experts say

Agreement to surge aid to Gaza shows Israel has been controlling access, lawyers and humanitarian groups say

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