UNRWA, Israel and Jerusalem

Israel Gives UNRWA Six Days to Halt Operations in East Jerusalem
The directive came in a letter to the U.N., after the Israeli Parliament banned the relief agency that has aided Palestinian refugees for decades.
Israel tells UN it's shutting down all UNRWA operations in Jerusalem: 'acute security risks'
Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows Knesset legislation severing ties with the agency.
UN agency UNRWA says Israel orders it to stop East Jerusalem operations this week
The United Nation's Palestinian refugee agency said on Sunday it had been ordered by Israel to vacate premises and cease all of its operations in occupied East Jerusalem by Thursday.
Israel demands UNRWA cease activities in east Jerusalem by January 30
This marks the enforcement of legislation passed by the Knesset in October 2024 that bans UNRWA’s operations within Israel's jurisdiction - Click on the link for more
UNRWA Highlights Severe Consequences If Israel Closes East Jerusalem Headquarters for Palestinians
UNRWA highlights severe impacts on Palestinian lives if Israel closes its east Jerusalem headquarters, affecting schools and clinics.
Israel: UNRWA has five days to leave Jerusalem
Outlawing the U.N. agency is “a direct response to the widespread infiltration of UNRWA’s ranks by Hamas,” Ambassador Danny Danon said.
Israel gives UN Palestinian agency ultimatum to leave Jerusalem
Israel’s UN ambassador on Friday announced that the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees must end its operations and vacate all its premises in Jerusalem by January 30, 2025. Defying international concerns,
Elise Stefanik, Israel, and the ‘antisemitic rot’ at the UN
President Donald Trump’s pick to be the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY), did not mince ...
What To Know About Israel's Ban On UN Agency For Palestinians
As a law banning the UN agency for Palestinian refugees from operating on Israeli territory is set to take effect, the future of the vital services it offers is shrouded in uncertainty.
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Israel orders UN agency UNRWA to end operations, get out of East Jerusalem this week
The United Nation's Palestinian refugee agency said it had been ordered by Israel to vacate premises and cease all of its ...
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Israel says 'eliminated' 15 Palestinians in Jenin raid
The Israeli military on Monday said it had "eliminated over 15 terrorists" and arrested 40 wanted people during a major raid ...
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Experts: Israel’s UNRWA Ban Threatens “Backbone” of Gaza Humanitarian Operation
The ban is set to go into effect next week, as aid groups are scrambling to alleviate Israel’s humanitarian catastrophe.
Middle East latest: Israel stops the return of thousands of Palestinians till Hamas frees hostage
Israel accused Hamas of violating a fragile ceasefire by changing the order of hostages it has released, stopping thousands ...
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Israel violates UN Convention on Privileges and Immunities: UNRWA
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) stated today that Israel's decision to halt the ...
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UNRWA urges immediate aid as Gaza’s displacement reaches 1.9M
The United Nations Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) on Friday expressed concern over the dire humanitarian situation ...