Forced displacement in West Bank impacting 76,000 Palestinians: UN
Forced displacement in West Bank impacting 76,000 Palestinians: UN

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has warned that Israels military offensive in the West Bank has escalated forced displacement of Palestinians at an alarming level, impacting over 76,000 people in the area, Press TV reported. In a...

US cancels funding to UNRWA
US cancels funding to UNRWA

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order withdrawing Washington from the UN Human Rights Council and UNRWA, the refugee agency that works primarily with the Palestinians being oppressed by the Israeli regime, Press TV reported. Trump signed the order in the Oval Office of the...

UN officials warn of escalating tragedy without ceasefire in Gaza
UN officials warn of escalating tragedy without ceasefire in Gaza

The United Nations has renewed its urgent call for a ceasefire in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis deepens amid ongoing violence. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini emphasized on Thursday that no part of Gaza has been safe since the war began in October 2023, describing the situation as...

UN urges ceasefire as Israel intensifies Gaza attacks
UN urges ceasefire as Israel intensifies Gaza attacks

United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has condemned escalating violence in Gaza, as Israeli airstrikes continue to target schools, hospitals, and refugee camps, killing scores of civilians. Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UNRWA, reported a significant escalation...

Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza as Hamas and Fatah hold talks in Egypt
Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza as Hamas and Fatah hold talks in Egypt

Israeli forces have continued their heavy bombardment of Gaza, targeting areas such as Jabalia in the north and Abasan al-Kabira in the south. Meanwhile, Palestinian factions Hamas and Fatah have convened in Cairo to discuss a proposal to reopen the Rafah border crossing, which has been closed due...

Over 415,000 in Gaza sheltering in UNRWA school buildings
Over 415,000 in Gaza sheltering in UNRWA school buildings

More than 415,000 displaced people in Gaza are now seeking refuge in school buildings operated by UNRWA, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees says on X, reports Al jajeera. The growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza has left many without access to adequate food, water, or healthcare, pushing...

Winter increases danger of building collapse in Gaza: UN
Winter increases danger of building collapse in Gaza: UN

With winter temperatures dipping to 13 degrees Celsius (55.4 degrees Fahrenheit) overnight in Gaza, The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has warned that the change in weather poses real risks for Palestinians sheltering in the shells of destroyed buildings,...

UNRWA reports Gaza endures 'Most Intense Bombardment' since World War II
UNRWA reports Gaza endures 'Most Intense Bombardment' since World War II

The plight of Palestinians remains the worlds longest-standing refugee crisis, a stark reminder of the enduring struggle for peace and justice in the region. On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the...