UNRWA, Israel and Gaza

UN to Israel: Replacing UNRWA relief agency would be your responsibility
The United Nations says replacing its Palestinian relief agency UNRWA in Gaza and the West Bank is not the world body's responsibility, signaling it was Israel's problem, according to a letter excerpt seen by Reuters.
Israel approves two bills that could halt UNRWA’s aid delivery to Gaza. What does that mean?
Two bills making their way through Israel’s parliament would sever its ties with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, strip it of legal immunities and effectively bar it from operating in Israel and the Palestinian territories.
UNRWA head says Israel's effort to dismantle the aid agency will be catastrophic for Gaza
The head of the United Nations Work and Relief Agency for Palestine said in a Tuesday letter to the U.N. General Assembly that Israeli legislation against UNRWA will have a catastrophic impact in Gaza.
Israel ends agreement with U.N. agency for Palestinians
Israel said it has withdrawn from the 1967 deal legally recognizing UNRWA. The Knesset has passed legislation curbing the U.N. agency’s activities and privileges.
UN agency continues to distribute aid across Gaza despite Israel ending agreement
The UN agency for Palestinian refugees delivered more aid across Gaza on Tuesday despite Israel terminating an agreement facilitating its work.
Israel cuts ties with U.N. Palestinian relief agency UNRWA
Israel ends its agreement with the U.N. aid agency for Palestinians, but aid workers say there is no Plan B in place.
Israel notifies U.N. of end to relations with Palestinian relief agency
Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was banning the organization's Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees from operating in the Israel-occupied Palestinian territories.
Israel notifies UN it will not cooperate with UN agency for Palestinian refugees
Near-universal concern and condemnation has followed Israel’s formal announcement to the United Nations that it will not cooperate with the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees, after Israel’s parliament voted to cut ties last week.
Israel ends agreement with UN aid agency
Israel said on Monday it terminated the agreement facilitating the work of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, the main aid provider in Gaza, in what appeared to be a step to implement a legislation passed last month that would prevent it from operating in Israel.
Middle East crisis live: UN members must defend Unrwa against Israel’s ban, says aid agency boss
Opponents say decision was to protect ultra-Orthodox from conscription and will ‘damage the Israeli people’s security and ...
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The Story Began Years Ago: Why Israel Banned UNRWA
Israel’s banning of UNRWA should represent an opportunity for those concerned about the standing of the United Nations.
Israel notifies UN of plans to terminate cooperation with UNRWA
The Israeli government notified the United Nations of its plans to terminate cooperation with the United Nations Relief and ...
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Israel Notifies UN It’s Pulling Out of Agreement Allowing UNRWA Operations
A ban on UNRWA would lead to the collapse of humanitarian aid operations at large in Gaza, aid groups have warned.
Palestine blames Israel for damaging UNRWA's West Bank offices during raid
The damage to the office comes after Israel’s parliament passed laws this week effectively banning UNRWA’s operations in ...
EU Council chief warns of 'consequences' of Israel's UNRWA ban for key trade deal
The European Council President warned on Thursday that Israel's decision to ban the key U.N. aid agency for Gaza could result ...
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Israel Is Restricting Aid More Than Ever, UNRWA Warns as Millions Starve
On Friday, a group of 15 UN and humanitarian groups released a statement warning that Israel is aiming to wipe out all ...
What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?
Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp ...
Israel’s UNRWA ban is the next step in a long-standing effort to delegitimize the agency
Israel’s Knesset voted Monday to ban the UNRWA, defying warnings from allies and exacerbating concerns about desperately ...
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Israel ends agreement with UNRWA, main provider of aid for Palestinian refugees
The Israeli Foreign Ministry said in a statement that it had notified the U.N. of the cancellation of an agreement dating ...