Israel seeking 'substitutes' for UNRWA in Gaza

UNRWA chief warns of ‘deepening hunger’ in Gaza
Philippe Lazzarini, the commissioner-general of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees, UNRWA, has warned that the situation in Gaza is “deteriorating very, very quickly”, more than a week after Israel again halted all supplies from entering the Gaza Strip.
Israel seeking 'substitutes' for UNRWA in Gaza: ambassador
Israel said Monday that it was "encouraging" other UN agencies and NGOs to take over the assistance provided in war-ravaged Gaza by UNRWA, after Israel cut ties with the aid agency. Israel, he said, was actively "encouraging UN agencies and NGOs to take over".
Israel urging UN agencies, aid groups to replace UNRWA in Gaza, envoy says
Israel is actively encouraging U.N. agencies and other aid groups to take over the work of the U.N. Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA) in Gaza, Israel's ambassador said on Monday, after banning the agency on Israeli territory in January.
UNRWA demands humanitarian access to Gaza as Israel blocks aid
UNRWA released a report on Sunday on the human rights situation in Palestine from February 26 to March 4, in which the agency demanded that Israel lift its Gaza blockade to allow essential
UNRWA chief rejects Israel's claim to replace Gaza agency, says only Palestinian state can take over
UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini has rejected Israel’s claim that other organizations could replace the agency in Gaza.
Gaza Hunger Crisis Could Return if Israeli Blockade Continues, UN Relief Agency Chief Says
There is a risk that Gaza experiences another hunger crisis if Israel continues to block aid, the head of the U.N. Palestinian relief agency (UNRWA) in Gaza said on Monday, warning the situation is quickly deteriorating.
UN official accuses Israel of weaponising aid to Gaza
Philippe Lazzarini warns of a renewed hunger crisis unless aid and electricity supplies resume.
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West Bank Turns into Battlefield: UNRWA Chief Calls for End to Israeli Aggression
UNRWA Chief Philippe Lazzarini has called for an end to Israel’s ongoing military incursion into the occupied West Bank.
The Peninsula27d
UNRWA urges further humanitarian aid into Gaza
New York: The UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has called for further humanitarian aid to meet immense needs in the Gaza Strip. In a post on its X platform Friday ...
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Gaza: Despite Challenges, UNRWA Says ‘unparalleled Progress’ Made During Ceasefire
“This reflects UNRWA’s commitment to supporting families in Gaza through this unprecedented humanitarian crisis,” said Sam Rose, UNRWA’s acting director of Gaza Affairs, speaking from an ...
Fox News27d
Head of UN watchdog says UNRWA hired people 'who were supporting terrorism'
UNRWA was founded in 1949 "to carry out direct relief and works programs for Palestine refugees," according to the agency’s website. However, Neuer disputes Palestinians’ refugee status and ...
The Times of Israel20d
UNRWA: Is Germany Empowering Hamas?
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