UNRWA

Norway seeks ICJ opinion on Israel's UNRWA shutdown decision

Israel’s recent legislation to shutter UNRWA sparks international outcry and calls for accountability at the ICJ.

Pentagon troubled by Israel's move to shut down UNRWA operations

Defense Secretary Austin's opposition to Knesset's UNRWA legislation highlights potential legal ramifications for Israel.

For 75 years, UNRWA has sought to undermine Israel, perpetuate conflict

What did UNRWA accomplish in seventy-five years? Most of its camps played a key role in wars against Israel, and its mandate perpetuates the conflict.

Int’l ire at Israel for outlawing UNRWA in Jerusalem, Gaza, West Bank

International backlash erupts as Israel passes legislation to shut down UNRWA operations, with US warning of 'implications' while EU and allies condemn move amid Gaza humanitarian crisis.

Consensus reached, time’s up for UNRWA: Israel’s Knesset says enough to 'toxic aid'

The decision to ban UNRWA signals Israel's willingness to break free from organization and structures that breed hostility.

29/10/2024

Israel outlaws UNRWA, bucking international pressure

The bills passed 92-10, with support from the opposition parties National Unity, Yisrael Beytenu, and Yesh Atid. The Democrats party abstained.

Israel’s reckoning with UNRWA: A necessary severance after October 7

The US and other Western powers are pressing Israel not to proceed with the move, warning that it will make getting humanitarian aid into Gaza more difficult and worsen the humanitarian crisis there.

28/10/2024

'Deeply concerned': UK minister criticizes Israel's proposal to end UNRWA cooperation

The UK minister spoke during a joint statement from seven European foreign ministries that urged Israel to drop the proposed bill.

Israel at war: What happened on day 388?

IDF uncovers Hamas terrorists in Jabalya hospitals • IDF names fallen soldier

Israel set to pass bills shutting down UNRWA despite int’l pressure

Israel moves to shut down the UN Palestinian refugee agency despite warnings from allies and threats of UN repercussions, with a key vote set for Monday.

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