UNRWA

House Republicans tout Israel support in $1.1 trillion spending package

The Defense Appropriations Act provides $500 million of funding for the testing and procurement of the Iron Dome, David's Sling and Arrow. 

21/03/2024
 A UNRWA funded school in eastern Jerusalem. January 29, 2024

'UNRWA can be neutral': Report pushes back at Israel's terror allegations

Israel has charged that 12 UNRWA staff members were involved in the attack and has published videos showing the actions of some of those employees on that day.

US Congress deal bars US funds to UNRWA until March 2025, sources say

The US Senate passed legislation last month cutting off funding for the agency, part of a $95 billion bill providing aid to Israel that has stalled in the House of Representativies.

By REUTERS
20/03/2024
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh next to his destroyed office (REUTERS/Handout)

Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh was an UNRWA teacher - former agency official

UNRWA’s schools have consistently been found to use material directly inciting students to terrorism and antisemitism.

19/03/2024

'Where to donate to Gaza' tops 'donate to' Google searches in the US

Google searches for 'donate to Gaza' have dramatically jumped since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, specifically in the US, as searches for other aid organizations have also increased.

19/03/2024

Australian Jewish community responds to country's resumption of UNRWA funding

The AIJAC voiced its “grave disappointment” at the decision.

Canadian FM calls for investigation of sexual violence against Palestinian women

The Canadian FM is on a diplomatic tour in the Middle East, including visits to Israel, the West Bank, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates.

US pause on funding UN relief agency for Palestinians may become permanent

William Deere, director of UNRWA's Washington Representative Office, told Reuters that US support accounts for one-third of UNRWA's budget.

By REUTERS
13/03/2024

'Lying is a sign of desperation': COGAT slams UNRWA chief's misinformation

As of Monday, since the beginning of the war, 16,405 trucks of humanitarian aid were inspected and transferred to the Gaza Strip.

IDF sources: Replacement for Hamas won’t work while Sinwar lives

The sources also said that UNRWA could be replaced with the World Food Program.

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