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Israel pushes back after UNRWA raid draws international criticism
israel-news5 days ago

Israel pushes back after UNRWA raid draws international criticism

Israel rejected a joint statement by 15 countries and the EU condemning its entry into a UNRWA training center in Kalandia and seizure of UN facilities in eastern Jerusalem, accusing UNRWA of ties to terrorism based on a USAID inspector general report; it says UNRWA had no property rights to the site and that the compound will be repurposed as a school and community center, while the Knesset advances legislation to end UNRWA operations in Israel.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#hamas#international-law#israel-news
USIG Ties UNRWA Worker to Hamas, Sparking Fresh Push to End Agency
world6 days ago

USIG Ties UNRWA Worker to Hamas, Sparking Fresh Push to End Agency

The USAID Inspector General independently confirmed that Faisal Ali Al-Naami, an UNRWA social worker, was an active Hamas operative involved in the Oct. 7 attacks, including video footage of him loading a civilian’s body into a vehicle. The probe also flags over 100 UNRWA staff with Hamas links and has led to referrals to the State Department and potentially the DOJ, fueling renewed calls from U.S. officials to dissolve UNRWA and redirect U.S. aid away from the agency.

via freebeacon.com|
#foreign-aid#hamas#october-7
UNRWA Training Center Seized in East Jerusalem, Prompting International Outcry
world6 days ago

UNRWA Training Center Seized in East Jerusalem, Prompting International Outcry

Israeli security forces raided and closed the Qalandia Training Centre run by UNRWA in East Jerusalem, expelling staff and removing equipment. The action, ordered by Prime Minister Netanyahu and publicized by far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, drew condemnation from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who stressed that UN premises are inviolable. Israel cites alleged Unrwa involvement in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and has enacted laws restricting Unrwa’s operations, including in East Jerusalem, with prior closures of several Unrwa schools. The centre, which trained about 340 Palestinians annually in trades like carpentry and plumbing, is seen by the UN as depriving youths of vocational education and undermining aid to Palestinian refugees.

via BBC|
#east-jerusalem#education#israel-palestinian-conflict
Israel Begins Eviction of UNRWA Compound in Jerusalem's Kafr Aqab
world7 days ago

Israel Begins Eviction of UNRWA Compound in Jerusalem's Kafr Aqab

Israeli authorities, with the IDF, police and Jerusalem Municipality, began evacuating the UNRWA compound in Kafr Aqab, Jerusalem. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu framed the move as enforcing sovereignty and removing an organization accused of terrorism and Hamas involvement. The operation follows legal steps against UNRWA and builds on prior actions at UNRWA sites and related security considerations in the city.

via Israel National News|
#eviction#hamas#jerusalem
UNRWA fires 70 staff amid Hamas affiliation allegations
middle-east2 months ago

UNRWA fires 70 staff amid Hamas affiliation allegations

UNRWA fired 70 employees after Israel and the group UN Watch alleged Hamas ties; USAID has referred 101 current or former UNRWA staff to the U.S. State Department for suspension or disbarment over roles in the October 7 attacks. UNRWA says the removals are to mitigate safety risks and notes that Israel has provided no evidence, while UN Watch argues the agency is no longer neutral and should be reformed or shut down; UNRWA’s union condemns the decision as unfair without a transparent investigation.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#hamas#israel#middle-east
Gaza refugee camps brace for summer surge in skin infections
world3 months ago

Gaza refugee camps brace for summer surge in skin infections

The UN warns that crowded Gaza refugee camps are experiencing a sharp rise in skin infections as summer approaches, driven by heat, overcrowding, and a blocking of medical supplies. Outbreaks include scabies and chickenpox, with children particularly affected; in 2024, about 150,000 Gazans were affected. Health efforts are hampered by the blockade, shortages of medications and hygiene products, and difficulties disinfecting tents, prompting appeals for greater access to essential supplies to avert a larger public health emergency.

via Al Jazeera|
#gaza#refugee-camps#sanitation
world7 months ago

Israel begins dismantling UNRWA Jerusalem headquarters amid crackdown

Israeli security forces evacuated and began destroying UNRWA’s Ammunition Hill headquarters in northern Jerusalem, a central hub for UNRWA activities in the West Bank and Jerusalem. The move comes as part of a broader crackdown on UNRWA, with Israel’s 2024–25 measures banning UNRWA operations and a December 2025 Knesset vote to cut UNRWA utilities. Officials say the demolition uses existing Israeli law and that UNRWA-Hamas ties had already led to the site’s operations ceasing; the government maintains the compound has no immunity and that the action is not a new policy, merely its enforcement.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#hamas#israel#jerusalem
world10 months ago

ICJ Urges Israel to Allow Gaza Aid, Faces Criticism and Controversy

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) criticized Israel for not substantiating claims that UNRWA employees were involved in Hamas or other terrorist groups, while urging Israel to cooperate with the UN to ensure aid and human rights protections in Gaza. The court also highlighted Israel's obligations under international law to respect human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories.

via Politico|
#gaza-aid#icj#international-law
ICJ Rejects Israel's Claims and Calls for Gaza Aid Facilitation
world10 months ago

ICJ Rejects Israel's Claims and Calls for Gaza Aid Facilitation

The ICJ issued a comprehensive advisory opinion affirming Israel's legal obligations as an occupying power and UN member, emphasizing the duty to facilitate humanitarian aid, respect U.N. privileges, and prohibit starvation and forcible transfers in Gaza, highlighting the legal basis for holding Israel accountable for its conduct.

via thenorthstar.com|
#gaza#humanitarian-law#international-court-of-justice
US Aid Workers Injured Amid Gaza Conflict as Hamas Bounties and Blame Escalate
world1 year ago

US Aid Workers Injured Amid Gaza Conflict as Hamas Bounties and Blame Escalate

Hamas has placed bounties on American aid workers in Gaza and demands that any ceasefire include ending the operations of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which is separate from UNRWA. The U.S. government confirms Hamas's threats and their efforts to undermine aid efforts, criticizing the UN and NGOs for allegedly enabling Hamas's misuse of aid. The situation complicates negotiations for a ceasefire, with ongoing concerns about aid being stolen and used by Hamas.

via freebeacon.com|
#aid-workers#ceasefire#gaza