Tag: UNRWA
Gaza Endures New Tragedies on Day 438 of the Conflict
The Ministry of Health in Gaza reported on Tuesday that at least 31 people have lost their lives and 79 others have been injured in the past 24 hours due to the ongoing attacks by the Israeli occupation forces. This marks the 438th day of what Palestinian authorities have termed a genocide. Related:Gaza: UN Dennounces […]
December 17, 2024
UNRWA Highlights Erosion of Human Rights in Gaza on Human Rights Day
“The fundamental rights being stripped from the residents of Gaza are the same rights that are meant to protect all humanity. The situation in Gaza is a collective concern for us all,” UNRWA stated, underscoring the interconnectedness of human rights. Related: Gaza: New Israeli Airstrike Targets Civilians In a poignant statement released on Human Rights […]
December 10, 2024
UN Report Highlights Alarming Violations of Children’s Rights Amid Israeli Military Actions in Gaza
Despite the capacity to evacuate several infants, only one child manages to leave the enclave each day. In this regard, the entity commented, “Trapped in the clutches of an indifferent bureaucracy, the suffering of the children is brutally exacerbated,” emphasizing the urgent need for an effective humanitarian response. Related: Gaza Becomes Graveyard for Children: UNRWA […]
December 3, 2024
Gaza Food Crisis: The Struggle for Survival in the Midst of the Siege
The UN has warned that the deterioration of humanitarian conditions in Gaza has intensified since Israel began its military offensive in October, coupled with blockades that severely restrict the entry of humanitarian aid. Related: More Than 40 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Attacks on Northern Gaza The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip has become increasingly […]
December 2, 2024
Gaza Becomes Graveyard for Children: UNRWA
‘Their childhood has been stolen,’ Lazzarini said in a statement marking World Children’s Day, observed on Nov. 20. On Wednesday, Philippe Lazzarini, commissioner of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), said that Gaza has become a “graveyard” for children. RELATED: No Prisoner Exchange Without Gaza Ceasefire: […]
November 21, 2024
Egypt Condemns Israel’s Attacks on School-Turned-Shelters in Gaza
The continued targeting of UNRWA facilities in Gaza constitutes a flagrant violation of international law. On Monday, Egypt condemned Israel’s continued targeting of school-turned-shelters in Gaza affiliated with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), as well as its raids on Lebanon. RELATED: G20 Leaders Lightly Mention […]
November 19, 2024
UNRWA Denounces Looting of Humanitarian Convoy in Gaza and Warns of Imminent Food Crisis
“Without immediate intervention, the severe food shortages will worsen, endangering the lives of over two million people who rely on this assistance to survive,” the organization cautioned. Related: Two Israeli Missiles Hit an UNRWA School in Gaza Killing Ten People The United Nations (UN) has denounced the looting of a humanitarian convoy in Gaza and […]
November 18, 2024
UNRWA Commissioner-General Calls for Urgent Action to Support Palestine Refugees Amid Legislative Threats
Tragically, Lazzarini noted that UNRWA has suffered severe losses due to ongoing violence in Gaza, with at least 243 personnel killed and many others detained or tortured. Furthermore, more than two-thirds of UNRWA facilities have been damaged or destroyed. Related: UN Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Condemns Knesset’s Ban on UNRWA as Unlawful Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General […]
November 13, 2024
Israel Announces the End of Its Agreement with UNRWA Amid Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
UNRWA plays a crucial role in managing schools and providing essential services, such as healthcare and food assistance, in the Palestinian territories, especially in the Gaza Strip, which has been devastated by recent conflicts. Related: UN Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Condemns Knesset’s Ban on UNRWA as Unlawful The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed […]
November 4, 2024
UN Palestinian Rights Committee Bureau Condemns Knesset’s Ban on UNRWA as Unlawful
Therefore, the Knesset’s decision to ban UNRWA is deemed as unlawful as the occupation itself, which must conclude promptly, as determined by both the Court and General Assembly resolution ES-10/24. Related: Israel Forces Demolishes UNRWA Office in Nur Shams Refugee Camp The Bureau of the UN Palestinian Rights Committee has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s […]