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Ministerial meeting in Cairo affirms support for Gaza ceasefire, reconstru
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
A ministerial-level meeting took place today in Cairo at the invitation of the Arab Republic of Egypt, with the participation of the United Arab Emirates, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
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Israel's Foreign Minister talks Gaza ceasefire with Finnish counterpart
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar spoke with Finnish Minister of Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen regarding regional and bilateral issues.
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Israel's UN Ambassador tells security council UNWRA has 48 hours left
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
Israel's ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, officially informed the members of the UN Security Council that, within 48 hours, the State of Israel will cease cooperation with UNRWA - the UN Relief Workers Agency that works with people in Gaza.
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Israel violates UN Convention on Privileges and Immunities: UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stated today that Israel's decision to halt the agency's activities in occupied Jerusalem and demand the evacuation of all buildings it occupies by the end of this month contravenes international law obligations for UN
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UNRWA facing unprecedented challenges in Gaza
Updated : 1 year, 1 month ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has been working to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip with life-saving assistance since the ceasefire, despite the challenges.
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Israel raids on Kamal Adwan hospital, detainees released, director's fate
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The detainees reported being beaten, spat on, stripped, and left in the cold for hours while being held and interrogated, Al Jazeera stated.
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Sweden's funding cut to UNRWA deepens Gaza's suffering: UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
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 at a time when they are already facing immense hardship. This announcement follows a resolution supportin
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Over two million people remain trapped in Gaza: UN agencies
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Over two million people remain trapped in Gaza, struggling to meet basic needs amid worsening conditions, according to UN agencies. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) and UNICEF both highlight the growing humanitarian crisis, particularly affecting children, as residents face
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Sweden ends UNRWA funding amid controversy over Hamas ties, October 7 atro
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Sweden has officially ceased its financial support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA), Aid Minister Benjamin Dousa announced during an interview with TV4 on Friday.
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EAM Jaishankar stresses need to "stop deaths" in Gaza conflict, highlights
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Jaishankar stressed that the primary concern is to 'stopping of deaths' in the ongoing middle east conflict and highlighted India's ongoing contributions to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).
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UNRWA pausing delivery of aid through Kerem Shalom
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has paused its aid deliveries through the Kerem Shalom crossing, the main point for humanitarian aid into Gaza, citing safety concerns. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini stated that the rou
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India releases second tranche of USD 2.5 million to UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
India has released the second tranche of USD 2.5 million to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), fullfilling its annual contribution of USD 5 million for the year 2024-25, Representative Office of India to Palestine said on Monday.
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