UNRWA

Intl. community to bear moral obligation in case of UNRWA's absence from Gaza: Egyptian FM

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - 01:49 GMT

Minister Shokry stressed the necessity of eliminating the obstructions set by Israel to cripple the delivery of aid to Palestinians.

Egypt’s FM to receive US Special Envoy to Sudan, UNRWA Under-Secretary-General

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 - 08:44 GMT

Also, a joint press conference between Shoukry and the UNRWA Under-Secretary-General will be held afterwards, the statement continued.

Egypt's UN permanent representative: We call on security countil to solidarity with UNRWA

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 - 01:54 GMT

Egypt's permanent representative to the United Nations, added during his speech that they call on the Security Council to show solidarity with UNRWA.

After funding suspension: Egyptian FM stresses role of UNRWA to David Cameron

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 - 04:29 GMT

The meeting tackled the situation in Gaza Strip and related tensions in the Middle East.

Cairo: Aid truck targeted by Israel belongs to UN not Egypt

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 - 09:16 GMT

On his X (formerly Twitter), Head of the Euro-Med for Human Rights Monitor Ramy Abu said that the Israeli navy has targeted a humanitarian truck to UNRWA while it was heading from the southern strip to the north of Gaza.

Egyptian FM meets with U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Humanitarian Issues

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 - 04:27 GMT

Minister Shokry raised the matter of the decision made by a number of countries to suspend funding to the UNRWA in the middle of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Egypt's FM says suspending funding to UNRWA "unacceptable at this sensitive time"

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 - 12:59 GMT

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry, will receive on Wednesday Ambassador David Satterfield, the US Special Envoy for Humanitarian Affairs in the Middle East, at the Ministry’s headquarters in the New Administrative Capital.

Egypt’s Sisi, UN Chief affirm importance of funding UNRWA to perform its humanitarian role

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 - 07:59 GMT

The Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said the call reviewed the overall situation in the Middle East and the danger of expanding the cycle of the ongoing conflict. The call touched on the Egyptian, regional, and international efforts aimed at reaching a ceasefire, exchanging hostages, and delivering relief aid to the Gaza Strip in large quantities at the soonest time.

UNSC has authority to compel Israel to cease fire in Gaza: Advisor to the Palestinian President

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 - 06:08 GMT

His comments came one day after UNRWA announced the dismissal of several of its employees after the Israeli authorities provided the agency with information alleging their participation in the Hamas attack that occurred on October 7 in the israeli settlements. The UNRWA said that it launched investigations into these Israeli claims.

UNRWA head says Rafah crossing never closed from the Egyptian side during Gaza war: Al Qahera News

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 - 10:16 GMT

Philippe Lazzarini, head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA), said that the Israeli war in Gaza is a humanitarian crime, condemning the targeting of civilians by the Israeli forces in the strip.

Egyptian FM discusses building on truce in Gaza with UNRWA chief

Thu, 23 Nov 2023 - 01:54 GMT

Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Thursday with UNRWA Commissioner General Philippe Lazzarini.

1.7 million people have been displaced across Gaza since 7 October, UNRWA

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 - 02:00 GMT

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees [UNRWA] said that almost 1.7 million people have been displaced across the Gaza Strip since 7 October.

After claiming 200 lives: Egypt addresses intl. community after Israeli strike of UNRWA school in Gaza

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 - 10:37 GMT

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned Saturday the "horrific" Israeli shelling of UNRWA's Fakhoura School killing and injuring civilians "which adds to the series of violations against civilians."

Egypt working to receive newborns from Gaza: FM to UNRWA chief

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 - 09:23 GMT

Egypt is taking logistical procedures to receive the newborns from Gaza as per the directives of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry told Philippe Lazzarini, Commissioner-General of the UNRWA on Thursday.

Six UNRWA workers killed in Gaza in 24 hours

Tue, 24 Oct 2023 - 11:09 GMT

“Six of (them) were killed in the past 24 hours.”

UNRWA: Our centers host over 500K displaced citizens, and 'No safe place' in Gaza

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 - 04:56 GMT

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) recently made new statements regarding the deteriorating situation in Gaza Strip, saying that "there is no safe place in the strip."

UNRWA suspends health, educational services over Gaza bombing

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 - 03:14 GMT

UNRWA director in the West Bank Adam Bouloukos said the agency was forced to suspend services including schools, health and solid waste collection, as a result of continued Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip.

17 UNRWA workers killed, 15 injured in Gaza shelling since October 7

Sun, 22 Oct 2023 - 10:04 GMT

The UNRWA indicated in its Saturday situation report that 17 of its workers had been killed since October 7, and that 15 others had been injured.

UNRWA: Distribution of aid to 500K people in Gaza suspended

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 - 11:58 GMT

The sources told Cairo News that Egypt has not hesitated since the deterioration of the situation in the occupied territories, and has intensified its contacts with all active parties of the international community to stop the escalation and spare the blood of the Palestinian people.

Egypt's FM stresses keenness on supporting UNRWA's key role

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 - 02:42 GMT

The role played by the UNRWA contributes to promoting efforts to realize security and stability in the region, Shoukry said during a meeting on Tuesday with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini.

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