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UNRWA: Gaza aid does not match scale of humanitarian disaster

Sat, 31 May 2025 - 11:41 GMT

The Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini stated that the amount of aid being sent to Gaza does not match the scale of the humanitarian disaster the region is experiencing.

Over 950 children killed in Gaza in two months: UNICEF

Sun, 25 May 2025 - 02:00 GMT

“This must stop. Children must be protected,” stated the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in a post on X on Sunday, referencing UNICEF's data.

UNRWA: Gaza situation reached the level of a 'great catastrophe'

Sat, 24 May 2025 - 09:17 GMT

Adnan Abu Hasna, spokesperson for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA), confirmed that the situation in the Gaza Strip has reached an unprecedented level of humanitarian deterioration, describing it as a "major catastrophe."

Situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophic’, UNRWA's Director of Communications

Wed, 14 May 2025 - 10:44 GMT

UNRWA's Director of Communications, Enas Hamdan confirmed that the situation in Gaza is catastrophic to the highest degree.

Gaza Strip is about to collapse, humanitarian situation deteriorating: Red Cross

Tue, 06 May 2025 - 05:01 GMT

Spokesperson for the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in the Gaza Strip, Hisham Muhanna, warned that the humanitarian situation in the Strip is “deteriorating rapidly,”

Egypt praises EU’s proposed €1.6B program to foster Palestinian recovery, resilience

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 - 09:59 GMT

Egypt highlighted that the program will contribute to empowering the PA’s institutions and help fulfill the aspirations and legitimate needs of the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank.

Egypt condemns Israel's closure of 6 UNRWA schools in East Jerusalem

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 09:14 GMT

The Arab Republic of Egypt condemned the Israeli occupation's issuance of closure orders for six UNRWA schools in occupied East Jerusalem, stressing that this step constitutes a flagrant and unacceptable violation of international law.

Egypt condemns Israel’s closure of UNRWA schools in al-Quds

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 - 12:31 GMT

Egypt condemned on Wednesday Israel’s closure of six UNRWA schools in al-Quds (the occupied East Jerusalem), stressing that this step constitutes a flagrant and unacceptable violation of international law.

UNRWA calls for ceasefire resumption as humanitarian crisis worsens in Gaza

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 - 10:47 GMT

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has urged the immediate resumption of the ceasefire in Gaza, warning of the escalating humanitarian crisis.

UNRWA is 'custodian of Palestinian refugees' identity: official

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 - 09:55 GMT

Commissioner-General of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini emphasized the agency's vital role as "the custodian of Palestinian refugees' identity and history."

UNRWA: providing half a million medical consultations to palestinians monthly

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 - 02:54 GMT

UNRWA is uniquely positioned to deliver essential services, stating, "No institution can educate hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza except UNRWA."

Egypt urges Israeli withdrawal from Rafah crossing, resumption of UNRWA work

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 - 11:21 GMT

Israel must withdraw from the Palestinian side of Rafah border crossing, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty said Monday.

Egyptian FM meets Palestinian PM ahead of Extraordinary Arab-Islamic Summit

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 - 01:10 GMT

The Egyptian minister expressed rejection to Israeli measures aimed at crippling the work of the UNRWA, and attempts to displace Palestinians with the aim of liquidating the Palestinian Cause.

Egypt holds Israel responsibility for consequences of ending agreement with UNRWA

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 - 08:13 GMT

In a press release issued by the Foreign Ministry, Egypt stressed that this unacceptable decision comes after a new chapter of flagrant and systematic Israeli violations of international law and international humanitarian law.

Egypt condemns Knesset's approval of bills banning UNRWA in Israel

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 - 10:22 GMT

Egypt described the move as one in a series of Israeli violations of international law and humanitarian international law.

Egypt condemns confiscation of land housing UNRWA headquarters in Jerusalem

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 - 09:57 GMT

The statement released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs warned about Israel's frequent and persistent attempts to bring an end to the agency's activities.

Israel confiscates UNRWA headquarters in Sheikh Jarrah, transforms it into colonial outpost

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 - 05:32 GMT

The Israeli occupation has transformed the site of the UNRWA into a colonial outpost comprising 1,440 housing units.

Egypt: UNRWA's role indispensable in supporting Palestinian refugees

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 - 08:42 GMT

Abdelatty stressed that suspending financial contributions to UNRWA is unacceptable and amounts to collective punishment against the Palestinians. He described this position as unjust, undermining the credibility of the multilateral system and the enforcement of international law without discrimination.

Egypt’s FM, UN chief discuss Gaza developments, West Bank escalation

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 - 05:52 GMT

Abdelatty and Guterres underlined the importance of reaching an immediate ceasefire and allowing the entry of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian enclave

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry slams Israeli attack on UNRWA convoy

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 - 02:32 GMT

Foreign Ministry spokesman Ahmed Abu Zeid has slammed an Israeli attack on a humanitarian relief convoy belonging to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) heading to the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

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