UNRWA
Finland discontinues €20 million UNRWA funding agreement
Finnish Foreign Trade Minister Ville Tavio previously suspended contributions to the agency in 2024 over allegations that UNRWA employees participated in Hamas’s October 7 massacre.
Israel hits back at 15 countries, EU over criticism of UNRWA compound seizure
USAID OIG advises that three UNRWA teachers be disbarred for holding hostages, Hamas membership
US moves to disbar three former UNRWA teachers over Hamas ties, Oct. 7 involvement
Jerusalem begins renovation at Kafr Akab UNRWA facility, will become educational complex
More than NIS 40 million is being invested in the initial stage of the project, including a municipal boys’ high school scheduled to open next week with the start of the school year.
High Court questions factual basis of petition against UNRWA restrictions
The petitioners asked the court to strike down the restrictions, arguing that they violated the rights of Palestinians who depend on UNRWA for education, health care and other assistance.
High Court to hear challenge to laws restricting UNRWA operations, claims of impact on population
The petition was filed by 10 Palestinian residents, together with Adalah and Gisha. UNRWA itself is not a petitioner in the case.
October 7 massacre findings puts the UN’s credibility on trial - opinion
The authority of institutions such as the United Nations depends not on military power or legal coercion, but on the confidence that allegations will be examined independently.
UNRWA failed to implemented UN-recommended antisemitism, violent speech reforms, IMPACT-se finds
One eighth-grade Arabic language textbook contains reading comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary exercises that praise the slashing of Israelis’ throats and glorify suicide bombings.
Palestinian officials slam decision to end UNRWA's role in Gaza as 'politically motivated'
'We'll do everything to preserve UNRWA,' officials told the Post, describing the Board of Peace's decision as 'driven by the Israeli right wing, which seeks to destroy the Palestinian cause.'
UN chief says UNRWA nearing 'breaking point', calls for additional funding
Guterres said the agency's liquidity crisis jeopardized its ability to meet its mandate, which was renewed by the General Assembly six months ago with overwhelming member support.
Tackling terror indoctrination in Palestinian schools key to ending 'Pay-for-Slay,' panelists say
“Why are people terrorists?" Fleur Hassan-Nahoum asked. "Because they're indoctrinated."
Canada pledges $100m. for Palestinian aid amid UNRWA staff Hamas controversy
The funding assistance brings Canada’s total contribution to $500 million for the Palestinian territories.
UNRWA fires 70 employees after Israeli accusations of Hamas affiliation
Earlier this week, USAID announced that it had referred 101 current or former UNRWA staff members to the US State Department for suspension or disbarment over their role in the October 7 massacre.
