Moscow. The Spanish Foreign Minister, José Manuel Albares, awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabel la Católica to the commissioner of the United Nations Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (Unrwa), Philippe Lazzarini. “Yesterday, at the Permanent Mission of Spain to the UN, I awarded the Grand Cross of Isabel la … Read more
Israel accused UNRWA of being a proxy for Hamas, says Sen. Chris Van Hollen Israel accused UNRWA of being a proxy for Hamas, says Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has criticized Israel’s allegations that the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is acting … Read more
Jakarta – “God forbid UNRWA goes bankrupt.” This was conveyed by a woman named Sanaa Sarhal, referring to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA), the largest humanitarian agency in Gaza. For those who are dependent, the impact will be felt. “There will be riots and violence,” predicted Sanaa Sarhal. “UNRWA’s … Read more
Gaza City UNRWA Headquarter Discovers Tunnels Allegedly Used by Hamas Gaza City UNRWA Headquarter Discovers Tunnels Allegedly Used by Hamas Gaza City, Gaza Strip – The Israeli military recently revealed the existence of tunnels beneath the main headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees in Gaza City. According to … Read more
Jakarta – The military Israel claimed to have discovered the tunnel Hamas under the headquarters of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in Gaza City. UNRWA denied this claim. Reported by AFP, Sunday (11/2/2024), UNRWA emphasized that it had not operated at that location since 12 October 2023 or five days after Hamas … Read more
Jakarta – UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres announced the formation of an independent panel. The panel aims to investigate the alleged involvement of employees of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in the Hamas attack on Israel in October last year. “The new independent panel will … Read more
Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs (Menlu), Retno Marsudi, held a meeting with the Dutch Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hanke Bruins Slot, in The Hague. One thing discussed was the humanitarian situation in Gaza, Palestine. “I express my deep concern regarding the worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza,” said Retno in a statement to journalists, … Read more
A joint statement released by the heads of various agencies under the UN said that the cessation of funding to the United Nations’ Palestine Refugee Agency would have devastating consequences for Gaza. Withdrawing funding to UNRWA is dangerous. The action will result in the collapse of the humanitarian system. The statement added that it would … Read more
Washington: The US has pledged to support the UN agency’s critical humanitarian work for Palestinian refugees. This was announced by State Department spokesman Matthew Miller. They feel it is very important to support the agency. Miller said there was no other agency to deliver water, food and medicine to people in Gaza. However, the allegations … Read more
Jakarta – League of Nations (UN) emphasized that no organization can replace the UN Agency for Refugees Palestine (UNRWA). The UN said this amid decisions by several countries, including the United States, Britain, Germany and Japan, to suspend funding for the agency. “There is no way any organization can replace the extraordinary capacity, structure of … Read more