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Israeli forces raided UNRWA’s former East Jerusalem office on Dec 9, prompting UN condemnation and raising concerns about international agency operations in contested territories.
UNRWA warns Gaza’s aid influx is insufficient, with only flour reaching some areas. Over 300 staff killed amid calls for urgent humanitarian access.
12-year-old Rahaf Ayad embodies Gaza’s malnutrition crisis as aid shortages worsen. UN warns of catastrophic consequences without urgent intervention.
16 killed, including 9 children, in reported Israeli strike on a UN clinic in Gaza\u2019s Jabalia refugee camp, per local authorities.
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, vows to continue its aid efforts despite an Israeli ban prohibiting its operations, which came into effect on Thursday.
UNRWA has paused aid deliveries through Gaza’s Kerem Shalom crossing due to security concerns after aid convoys were stolen. The suspension affects vital humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in the region.
UNRWA reports that ongoing hostilities in Gaza are putting Palestinians at grave risk, with critical shortages of food, fuel, and shelter exacerbating the humanitarian crisis as winter approaches.
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a resolution demanding an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, highlighting the urgency of ending the conflict.
Israel has notified the UN of its decision to terminate its agreement with UNRWA, the agency providing aid to Palestinian refugees. The move has sparked international criticism amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has protested a new Israeli law that could cripple UNRWA, warning of its devastating impact on Palestinian refugees in the occupied territory.
Israel’s parliament has banned UNRWA from operating in the country, sparking concerns amid reports that 100,000 Palestinians are trapped in Gaza without supplies as military operations intensify.
UNRWA warns that over 299,370 tonnes of solid waste piling up in Gaza pose significant health risks to residents. The agency calls for unimpeded humanitarian access and a ceasefire to restore humane living conditions.
Amid conflict in Gaza, Al-Daraj School has become a refuge for 3,600 displaced Palestinians. The UNRWA-affiliated school shelters families and offers hope during challenging times.
UNRWA faces funding cuts from key Western nations amid allegations of staff links to Hamas, risking a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza where millions rely on the agency for essential aid.
Western nations have suspended funding to UNRWA amid allegations against staff, sparking concern over aid to millions of Palestinians dependent on its services in Gaza and surrounding areas.
The death toll in Gaza has risen sharply to over 21,000 amid ongoing Israeli attacks since October 7. An aid convoy was reportedly attacked by Israeli soldiers, raising concerns over humanitarian access.
Living conditions in South Gaza’s largest refugee camp are deteriorating as more refugees arrive from northern Gaza amidst winter rains.
As the Palestine-Israel conflict enters its 21st day, over 8,300 people have been killed. In Gaza, humanitarian conditions are worsening, with more than 610,000 civilians sheltering in UN facilities.
