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Israel begins dismantling of banned UN organisation's Jerusalem headquarte
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
This morning (Tuesday), Israeli security forces arrived to evacuate and destroy the UNRWA (UN Relief Works Agency) headquarters on Ammunition Hill in northern Jerusalem. This is the central headquarters from which all of the organisation's activities in Judea and Samaria and Jerusalem are ma
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Israel raids UNRWA Jerusalem headquarters, replaces UN flag with theirs
Updated : 3 months ago IST
In a statement on X, the agency's Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, said Israeli police, accompanied by municipal officials, forcibly entered its compound in Sheikh Jarrah early on Monday morning.
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India backs UNGA vote to renew UNRWA mandate for three years
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
India backed a UN General Assembly vote to renew UNRWA's mandate for three years. The resolution passed with 151 votes in favour. UNRWA's chief praised the support, while Israel and nine other countries opposed it, citing concerns about alleged links to Hamas.
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UNRWA accuses Israel of "deliberately obstructing" Gaza aid operations
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The agency warned that Palestinians are facing winter conditions with limited shelter as the conflict extends beyond two years.
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UNRWA "subsidiary of Hamas" cannot be involved in governing future of Gaza
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"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. ..We're willing to work with them if they can make it work, but not UNRWA. UNRWA became a subsidiary of Hamas," the US State Secretary said.
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Israel "categorically rejects" ICJ's advisory opinion rebuking restriction
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Israel categorically rejected the ICJ's 'advisory opinion,' which was entirely predictable from the outset regarding UNRWA. This is yet another political attempt to impose political measures against Israel under the guise of "International Law", the Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote in a post
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"Another corrupt ruling by ICJ": US criticises UN's top court rebuking Isr
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
"Another corrupt ruling by the ICJ. As President Trump and Secretary Rubio work tirelessly to bring peace to the region, this so-called 'court' issues a nakedly politicized non-binding "advisory opinion" unfairly bashes Israel and gives UNRWA a free pass for its deep entanglement with and
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ICJ rebukes Israel over its Gaza aid restrictions during war
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
ICJ ruled that Israel, as an occupying power, is obligated to work with UN agencies to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza. This opinion is a significant rebuke of Israel's blockade imposed on the Palestinian enclave earlier this year.
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"India can change the international arena:" Palestinian Ambassador to Indi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Shawesh, in a conversation with ANI, said that India has the potential to change the global arena with its power.
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UNRWA warns of severe shortage of hygiene supplies in Gaza
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said that residents of the Gaza Strip are facing a severe shortage of basic hygiene supplies.
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One in every five children in Gaza suffers from malnutrition: UNRWA
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) said that one in every five children is malnourished in Gaza City as cases increase every day.
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India backs ceasefire and aid push in Gaza, calls for release of hostages
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
He said India is currently implementing development projects worth over USD 40 million to support Palestinian people through direct aid and partnerships with organisations like UNRWA.
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