UNRWA

• Israel has formally cut ties with UNRWA. What this could mean for Gaza

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has for years called for UNRWA to be dismantled, accusing it of anti-Israeli incitement.

  World

  Nov 4, 2024
  
• Israel passes laws that could halt UNRWA’s aid delivery to Gaza

  Israel's parliament has passed two laws that could prevent the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, a main provider of aid to Gaza, from being able to continue its work.

  World

  Oct 29, 2024
  
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• UN fires 9 UNRWA staff for possible involvement in Oct. 7 attack on Israel

  The announcement of additional firings came after an internal watchdog finished an investigation into allegations against staffers at UNRWA, the main humanitarian agency in Gaza.

  World

  Aug 5, 2024
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• Israel did not express concerns about UNRWA staff before attack: report

  Israel said UNRWA employees took part in the Hamas attack. A UN panel has stated "Israel has yet to provide supporting evidence of this.”

  World

  Apr 22, 2024
• Canada resumes UNRWA funding paused after alleged staff role in Israel attacks

  International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen announced Friday that Canada would resume funding the Palestinian aid agency.

  Canada

  Mar 8, 2024
• How much has Canada given to UNRWA? A look at the funding in recent years

  More than a dozen countries, including Canada, have paused their funding to UNRWA in the wake of allegations that some of its staff members were involved in the Oct. 7 attacks.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2024
• Restoring U.S. funding for UNRWA depends on investigation: spokesperson

  The US says it will wait for the investigation into whether UN employees took part in the Hamas attacks before deciding to resume funding.

  World

  Jan 29, 2024
• Gaza aid untenable after February if funding does not resume: UNRWA

  The UNRWA said on Monday that it would not be able to continue operations in Gaza and across the region beyond the end of February if funding were not resumed.

  World

  Jan 29, 2024
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• Canada ‘concerned’ by allegations of wrongdoing at UN Palestinian relief agency

  Management at the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, meanwhile, has denied the allegations.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2019
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• Israel prime minister praises U.S. decision to cut Palestinian aid

  Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that UNRWA, the U.N. agency to aid Palestinian refugees, was formed to 'perpetuate' refugees.

  World

  Sep 2, 2018