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Sweden ends UNRWA funding amid controversy over Hamas ties, October 7 atro
Updated : 1 year, 5 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, 6 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, 6 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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2024 becomes deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel: UN Relief Chi
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
The year 2024 has become the deadliest on record for humanitarian personnel, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said today, citing data from the Aid Worker Security Database.
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India releases second tranche of USD 2.5 million to UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 6 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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Egypt holds Israel responsible for consequences of ending agreement with U
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Egypt condemned in the strongest terms Israel's withdrawal from the agreement regulating the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) and the cessation of its work.
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Israel withdraws recognition of UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Israel withdrew its recognition of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon tweeted on Monday morning.
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UAE condemns Israeli parliament's decision to ban UNRWA's activities
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Israeli parliament (Knesset) approval of two laws prohibiting the work of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), and preventing UNRWA from conducting its essential work in the Occupied P
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Israel passes law banning UNRWA operations in country
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Notably, UNRWA has faced ongoing criticism from Israel, especially following the October 7 attack by Hamas last year.
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UNRWA is out: Knesset Committee moves to curb UNRWA activities in Israel
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
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 and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) within Israel. The committee's decision marks a significa
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Living conditions in Gaza are inhumane: UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said people in Gaza are living in "inhumane" conditions.
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Over 75,000 Palestinians in Gaza displaced in last few days: UNRWA
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), reported today that over 75,000 Palestinians have been displaced in the southwestern region of Gaza in recent days.
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