UNRWA

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.

The US must stop funding terror-affiliated groups like UNRWA - opinion

THE IMPLICATIONS of supporting orgs with links to terrorism are profound. Not only does it fuel the cycle of violence, but it also complicates diplomatic relations and undermines US foreign policies.

By EJ KIMBALL
11/03/2024

October 7 victims sue UNRWA USA for alleged financial support of Hamas

While UNRWA USA is an independent nonprofit, the suit said the organization's stated mission is to support UNRWA, and the charity has called the UN agency's workers "colleagues."

UNRWA chief 'cautiously optimistic' some donors will resume funding soon

The UN Palestinian refugee agency has been criticized for its link to terror on October 7, resulting in donor countries pulling funding - but donations may soon resume, organization head claims.

By REUTERS
09/03/2024

UNRWA: Israel coerced staff to falsely admit Hamas terror ties

The document said several UNRWA Palestinian staffers had been detained by the Israeli army, and experienced severe physical beatings, waterboarding, and threats of harm to family members.

By REUTERS
08/03/2024
Pierre Krahenbuhl Commissioner-General of the UNRWA attends a news conference in Geneva

US Senate foreign relations committee pens letter for reconsideration of new ICRC head

The Red Cross has been heavily scrutinized for failing to visit Israeli hostages and not reporting that the hostages had been taken to Shifa Hospital. 

President Herzog faces calls for arrest on upcoming Netherlands visit

Raza has urged the Dutch authorities to arrest Herzog as soon as he sets foot on Dutch soil.

UNRWA: Asset or detriment?

Donor countries could resume their funding of UNRWA should the UN investigation offer reassurances about the organization’s neutrality.

By ELIYAHU FREEDMAN/JTA
07/03/2024
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