UNRWA Continues Operations On the Ground in the Occupied …
Despite these restrictions—resulting in the eviction and vandalization of UNRWA’s East Jerusalem headquarters, as well as a complete communication shutdown with Israeli authorities— UNRWA continues to operate on the ground in the Gaza Strip and West Bank, including East Jerusalem, carrying out its life-saving humanitarian assistance at ...
UNRWA ‘continues to deliver’ as Israeli ban comes into effect
Jan 30, 2025 · Last October, the Israeli parliament, known as the Knesset, passed two laws that called for ending UNRWA’s operations in its territory and prohibiting Israeli authorities from having any contact with the agency. Israel ordered UNRWA to vacate all premises in occupied East Jerusalem and cease operations in them by 30 January of this year.
What is Unrwa and why has Israel banned it? - BBC
Oct 29, 2024 · Israel's parliament voted on Monday evening to ban the UN's Palestinian refugee agency (Unrwa) from operating within Israel and occupied East Jerusalem. Contact between Unrwa employees and...
Fear hits east Jerusalem as Israel moves to close UN Palestinian ...
Jan 29, 2025 · On Thursday, laws passed by Israel in October come into effect banning the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, known as UNRWA, from Israeli territory and prohibiting Israeli officials from any contact with the agency.
Israel's ban on UN's Palestinian aid agency has come into effect.
Jan 30, 2025 · UNRWA provides aid and services to some 2.5 million Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the occupied West Bank and east Jerusalem, as well as 3 million more in Syria, Jordan and Lebanon. Since the Israel-Hamas war began in October 2023, it has been the main lifeline for a population reliant on humanitarian aid.
Israel’s new laws banning UNRWA already taking effect
Jan 29, 2025 · Israel has shortened all visas for UNRWA’s international staff to expire on Wednesday, which “is tantamount to being evicted” or declared persona non grata, Mr. Fowler said. As such, UNRWA’s international staff at the East Jerusalem office had to evacuate and relocate to Amman, Jordan earlier in the day.
East Jerusalem - UNRWA
UNRWA Situation Report #154 on the Humanitarian Crisis in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank, including East Jerusalem
Statement To The Press On UNRWA presence in occupied East Jerusalem
Oct 28, 2024 · “ Reports circulating in some media that UNRWA is evacuating its premises in occupied East Jerusalem are grossly inaccurate. “UNRWA maintains its operations in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem and in …
Israel Gives UNRWA Six Days to Halt Operations in East Jerusalem
Jan 25, 2025 · Israel told the United Nations on Friday that its relief agency known as UNRWA, a critical lifeline to two million Palestinians during the 15 months of war in Gaza, had six days to …
East Jerusalem - UNRWA
Jan 20, 2022 · The West Bank field office of UNRWA condemns the demolition of the home and eviction of the Salhiyya family in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem. Sign up below to receive the latest news and updates about …