Israel passes law banning UNRWA operations in country

Oct 28, 2024

Notably, UNRWA has faced ongoing criticism from Israel, especially following the October 7 attack by Hamas last year.

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu orders immediate enforcement of UNRWA law

Feb 17, 2025

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday instructed the immediate enforcement of the UNRWA law, which was passed by the Knesset with broad support.

"All lines crossed in Gaza": UNRWA Commissioner-General

Apr 02, 2025

Israeli Forces airstrikes hit a UNRWA building in Jabalia northern Gaza today, said Philippe Lazzarini, the UNRWA Commissioner-General.

Sweden's funding cut to UNRWA deepens Gaza's suffering: UNRWA

Dec 21, 2024

UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini has expressed disappointment over Sweden's decision to stop funding the agency in 2025, describing it as detrimental to Palestinian refugees...

UNRWA "subsidiary of Hamas" cannot be involved in governing future of Gaza: Marco Rubio

Oct 24, 2025

"UNRWA is not going to play any role in it. The UN we can; we're seeing the work they're doing. The World Food Programme....

UNRWA is out: Knesset Committee moves to curb UNRWA activities in Israel

Oct 06, 2024

The Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee unanimously approved two legislative proposals on Sunday aimed at curbing the activities of the United Nations Relief...