Tag: UNRWA
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Israel Demolishes UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem: What It Means for Palestinians and Aid
Overview: Demolition of UNRWA Headquarters In a move that drew swift international attention and concern, Israeli authorities demolished the headquarters of the United Nations agency that administers health, education, and social services for Palestinian refugees in East Jerusalem. The action, which disrupted operations and threatened to halt essential services, follows days of heightened tensions in…
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Israel Demolishes UNRWA Headquarters in East Jerusalem, Disrupting Refugee Services
Overview: The Demolition and its Immediate Impact In a move that has drawn international concern, Israeli authorities demolished the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem. The operation disrupted the agency’s day-to-day work, and officials warned that power and water would be…
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Israel Demolishes UNRWA HQ in East Jerusalem as Aid Services Face Shutdown
Overview of the Incident In a development that has drawn sharp international attention, Israeli authorities bulldozed the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in East Jerusalem. The destruction targets the main office responsible for delivering health, education, and relief services to Palestinian refugees, according…
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UNRWA Chief on Gaza and the Cost of Looking Away
UNRWA’s push to keep aid flowing amid Gaza’s intensifying crisis The Secretary-General of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, is sounding a blunt warning about the consequences of inaction as Gaza’s humanitarian emergency deepens. In a recent interview with Vatican News, Lazzarini reflected on a recent audience with a Vatican leadership figure and outlined the practical and moral…
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UNRWA Chief on Gaza: The Cost of Looking Away
Introduction: A warning from UNRWA’s leader The head of UNRWA, Philippe Lazzarini, has used his latest communications to press a stark point about the humanitarian emergency in Gaza: inaction is not a neutral stance. In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News, he outlined what UNRWA is doing on the ground, what more needs to be…
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UNRWA Chief Warns Gaza Can’t Be Ignored: The Cost of Looking Away
Introduction: A stark warning from UNRWA’s leader In a candid interview with Vatican News, Philippe Lazzarini, the Secretary-General of UNRWA, spoke about the mounting humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and the broader implications of global inaction. The dialogue, framed around his meeting with Pope Leo XIV, underscored a central message: the longer the world remains silent,…
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Israel Strips UNRWA of Diplomatic Immunity: What It Means for Palestinian Refugees
Overview: A New Legal Move Against UNRWA Israel’s parliament recently passed legislation that formally removes diplomatic immunity from the United Nations agency responsible for Palestinian refugees. The decision signifies a sharp escalation in the ongoing friction between Israel and UNRWA, the agency created after the 1948 Arab-Israeli conflict to assist Palestinian refugees. Proponents argue the…
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Israel Strips UNRWA Diplomatic Immunity: Implications for Palestinian Refugees
Background: A new legal framework targets UNRWA In a move that intensifies tensions between Israel and the international charity tasked with aiding Palestinian refugees, Israel’s parliament advanced legislation stating that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) must operate without its traditional diplomatic protections. The measure is part of a broader…
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Israel Strips UNRWA of Diplomatic Immunity: Implications for Palestinian Refugees
Overview: A Legal Shift Targeting UNRWA Israel’s parliament moved to formally strip the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) of its diplomatic immunity. The legislation, part of a broader effort to scrutinize and constrain the agency, could set in motion a series of consequences for aid delivery,…
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Israel breaches international law by restricting Gaza aid, UNRWA says
UNRWA official accuses Israel of violating international law over Gaza aid A senior official from the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has accused Israel of breaching international law by continuing to restrict aid into Gaza. As winter approaches and the civilian population remains acutely vulnerable, the…