The Latest Breaking News from UNRWA

If the new Israel-Hamas deal holds and their ceasefire begins on Sunday, the first stage includes a commitment to allow more humanitarian aid into the besieged territory. Announcing the deal to the US public, the outgoing president Joe Biden said the deal would “surge much-needed humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians”.

The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, to come into effect on Sunday, has understandably been welcomed by the overwhelming majority of Israelis and Palestinians.

Israel's cabinet was expected to meet Thursday to approve a ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas, Israeli media reported, a day after mediators announced an agreement they hope will lead to a permanent end to the Gaza war.

The United Nations says it’s ready to ramp up the delivery of desperately needed humanitarian aid to Gaza after a ceasefire agreement and urged the removal of major security and political obstacles so it can reach all those in need

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

Qatar and the United States announced Wednesday a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, adding they hoped it would pave the way for a permanent end to the war in Gaza.

In today’s newsletter: With reports of a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, a look at what the detail includes – and what its obstacles are

The Commons’ Foreign Affairs Committee has published a series of letters from Foreign Secretary David Lammy and aid agency Unrwa.

Unrwa senior officer describes 60,000 people sheltering in school buildings sharing 12 bathrooms, but says without aid things will get worse

Revelations of UNRWA-Gaza's alleged ties to terrorism and violence raise calls for accountability and reform.

Al Jazeera takes a closer look at events in Gaza over 2024, as Israel continued and escalated its brutal war.