UNRWA

UN Headquarters Reflects Member States' Influence Through Art and Gifts

An examination of the United Nations headquarters reveals how member states, including Iran, Qatar, China, and South Africa, use art and gifted spaces to exert influence. The auth…

Israel Questions UN's Impartiality Amid Growing Hostility

An Israeli report details growing concerns over perceived bias and hostility towards Israel within the United Nations, citing numerous resolutions and the views of Israeli officia…

UNRWA Headquarters Demolished in Jerusalem Following Hamas Links Allegations

UNRWA's former headquarters in Jerusalem has been demolished by the Talor Karadi Group. The demolition follows investigations alleging ties between UNRWA staff and Hamas, includin…

Hillary Clinton Criticizes Netanyahu Government, Draws Scathing Israeli Reactions

Hillary Clinton stated she loves Israel but dislikes Prime Minister Netanyahu's government, prompting harsh criticism from Israeli commentators who questioned her motives and rele…

UN Court Hears Nicaragua's Case Against Germany Over Gaza Arms Sales

Nicaragua has accused Germany at the International Court of Justice of violating the Genocide Convention by supplying arms and support to Israel for its operations in Gaza. German…

Jerusalem Mayor Predicts Housing Price Drop, Discusses Ultra-Orthodox Draft

Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion predicts a drop in housing prices within two years and supports a gradual process for drafting ultra-Orthodox men into the IDF. He also discussed educat…

Wall Street Journal Slams UK Sanctions on Israeli Settlements

The Wall Street Journal condemned UK-led sanctions on Israeli settlements as an attack on Israel's economy and sovereignty. Separately, Saudi oil exports are at a 13-year low due…

Jerusalem Street Name Change Proposed Amid UK Sanctions on Settlements

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Aryeh King proposed renaming King George Street to "Tabur ha'Aretz" in response to UK sanctions on Israeli settlement products. The move is symbolic and req…

International Forces Eyed for Gaza Security Role Amidst Diplomatic Push

A "World Council" group accuses Israel of hindering a Gaza stabilization plan involving international forces, while the Palestinian technocratic commission reports improvements. P…

Israel Accused of Hindering Gaza Peace Plan, Hamas Disarmament Efforts

U.S. officials accuse Israel of hindering a Gaza peace plan and Hamas disarmament efforts, while the IDF warns Hamas is rebuilding its capabilities. International efforts are unde…

Palestinian Territories Achieve Low Illiteracy Rates Amidst Growing Educational Crises

French MP Caroline Yadan Criticizes Ban on Trade With Israeli Settlements

French MP Caroline Yadan criticized her government's ban on trade with Israeli settlements, calling it legally flawed, unbalanced, and counterproductive. She argued France lacks t…

Israel Vows Retaliation Against UK Sanctions

Israel's Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced retaliatory measures against the UK following London's sanctions on Israeli settlements and arms export restrictions. Measures incl…

Israel Closes UK Consulate in Jerusalem Over Sanctions

Israel has closed the British consulate in Jerusalem and expelled British representatives in retaliation for UK sanctions against Israeli settlements. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'a…

Gaza Students Begin New School Year Amidst Devastation and Loss

Palestinian Statistics Agency Reports Low Illiteracy Rates Amidst Gaza Conflict

The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics reported low illiteracy rates in Palestine, particularly in the West Bank, while noting the inability to collect current data for Gaza…

Macklemore Faces Backlash Over Pro-Palestine Remarks at Ed Sheeran Concert

Rapper Macklemore is under fire for making pro-Palestinian statements and displaying related imagery during his opening sets for Ed Sheeran's tour. A petition calls for his remova…

Gaza Economy Collapses, Reconstruction Needs $71 Billion Over Decade

Gaza's economy has suffered a catastrophic collapse since October 2023, with damages estimated at over $35 billion and reconstruction needs projected at $71 billion over ten years…

Otzma Yehudit MK Tzvika Fogel Quits Knesset Race, Ben Gvir Reshuffles Party List

MK Tzvika Fogel announced he is withdrawing from the Knesset race for Otzma Yehudit, citing unfulfilled plans. Party leader Itamar Ben Gvir is reorganizing the list, placing MKs L…

Otzma Yehudit Party Adjusts Knesset List, MK Vogel Steps Down

Otzma Yehudit party leader Itamar Ben-Gvir has reshuffled the party's Knesset list, moving MK Limor Son Har-Melech to the fifth position and removing MK Zviקה Vogel from the upcom…

Israeli Security Doctrine's 'Containment Policy' Criticized Post-October 7

An article criticizes Israel's "containment policy" post-Oslo Accords, arguing it wrongly linked terrorism to poverty and ignorance. It asserts that educated individuals driven by…

Ed Sheeran Faces Pressure Over Macklemore's Pro-Palestinian Statements

The Israeli-American Council is petitioning Ed Sheeran to remove opening act Macklemore from his tour due to pro-Palestinian speeches and performances. Macklemore's actions have b…

Palestinian Education Ministry Launches New School Year Amidst Challenges

The Palestinian Ministry of Education launched the new academic year in the West Bank with ceremonies in Bethlehem, emphasizing commitment to education despite financial and secur…

Fatah Official Discusses Election Preparations in Nablus

Fatah official Ahmed Abu Holi met with party leaders and popular committees in Nablus refugee camps to discuss preparations for the movement's upcoming election congress. The meet…

UN Report Accuses Israel of Forcible Displacement in West Bank Refugee Camps

A UN Human Rights report accuses Israeli forces of forcibly displacing over 33,000 Palestinians from three West Bank refugee camps in early 2025, destroying homes and infrastructu…

MK Tally Gotliv Joins Ben Gvir's Party to Avoid Prosecution

Member of Knesset Tally Gotliv is switching from Likud to Itamar Ben Gvir's Otzma Yehudit party, reportedly to secure parliamentary immunity from prosecution for allegedly reveali…

Fatah Officials Discuss Protecting Refugee Rights Amid UNRWA Targeting

Fatah officials met to discuss protecting Palestinian refugee rights and countering the targeting of UNRWA and refugee camps. They affirmed the centrality of the refugee issue to…

Netanyahu Shifts Blame for October 7 Failures to Security Chiefs

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly seeking to attribute sole blame for the October 7 Hamas attacks to his security chiefs, claiming they failed to alert him…

UNRWA School Closures in Shuafat Camp Spark Identity and Education Fears

UNRWA schools in Jerusalem's Shuafat camp have been closed and their buildings repurposed by the Jerusalem Municipality, sparking fears over educational disruption, student identi…

Israel Captures Senior Hamas Security Chief in Gaza Operation

Israel announced the capture of Hamas's head of security in Gaza on September 1, following an operation involving airstrikes and ground forces. The operation resulted in Palestini…

UN Mourned Hamas Commander as Educator, UN Watch Reveals

The UN honored a UNRWA school principal in Gaza as a fallen educator, but Hamas released footage revealing he was an armed commander in their military wing. UN Watch identified th…

Finland's Secret Defense Pact with Israel Sparks Political Firestorm

Finland's government is facing backlash from opposition parties over a secret defense cooperation agreement with Israel, signed until 2034. The deal, which includes military resea…

Finland Ends Direct Funding to UNRWA, Israel Welcomes Move

Finland announced it will stop direct funding to UNRWA, redirecting aid through other channels like the World Food Programme. Israel praised the decision, accusing UNRWA of ties t…

Israel Condemns UNRWA as Terror Incubator Amid International Criticism Over Jerusalem Facility

Israel condemned a joint international statement criticizing its takeover of UNRWA facilities in East Jerusalem, accusing the agency of terrorism ties and illegal property use. Th…

Bnei Brak Faces Severe Budget Deficit Amid Global Crises and Regional Tensions

Bnei Brak faces a significant budget deficit amid escalating regional tensions, including Iran's nuclear threats and IDF actions in Lebanon. Concurrently, Nepal suffers deadly flo…

Israeli Forces Use Live Fire to Disperse Stone-Throwers During UNRWA Compound Evacuation in East Jerusalem

Israeli forces evacuated a UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem, using live fire to stop stone-throwers who injured five suspects. The operation is part of a government effort to clos…

Father of Kidnapped Israeli Joins Police in UNRWA Compound Evacuation in West Bank Village

Kobi Samarnu, father of a kidnapped Israeli killed by a UNRWA-affiliated attacker, joined police in evacuating a UNRWA compound in Kfar Aqab, West Bank, accusing the agency of fos…

Israeli Officials’ Controversial Actions and Statements Fuel Global Backlash Amid Gaza Conflict

Israeli coalition members’ controversial actions and statements, including monument destruction and provocative rhetoric, have sparked global diplomatic backlash amid the Gaza con…

Pro-Palestinian Group Demands US Criminal Probe of Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King Ahead of US Visit

Ahead of his US visit, Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Arieh King faces a criminal complaint from a pro-Palestinian group accusing him of war crimes and incitement. The Hind Rajab Foundati…

Jerusalem Deputy Mayor Declares Complete Israeli Sovereignty After UNRWA Evacuation

Netanyahu Orders UNRWA Evacuation in Jerusalem Despite Ben Gvir's Provocative Visit

Israel began evacuating the UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem's Kfar Aqab following a law banning the agency's operations. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir attended the e…

Palestinian Authority Urges UN Peace Council to Halt Israeli Attacks on UNRWA Headquarters

The Palestinian Authority has urged the UN Peace Council to act against Israeli attacks on UN and UNRWA sites after Israel began evacuating a UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem, cal…

IDF Strikes Hamas Targets in Gaza Amid Threat of Incendiary Balloons to Israeli Border Communities

The IDF struck Hamas weapons sites in Gaza's Shati camp following threats from incendiary balloons launched toward Israeli border communities. Palestinians reported damage to a mo…

IDF Issues Evacuation Warnings Ahead of Strikes on Terror Infrastructure in Gaza

The IDF has issued evacuation warnings in Gaza ahead of strikes on terror sites, including weapons depots and areas near a UN school and MSF medical center.

Yulia Malinovsky Defends Supreme Court After UNRWA Law Rulings

Yisrael Beiteinu MK Yulia Malinovsky defended the Supreme Court's rejection of petitions against the UNRWA laws, warning the government to enforce the law or face further legal ac…

Israeli Supreme Court Rejects Petitions Against UNRWA Ban in Israel

The Israeli Supreme Court dismissed petitions against laws banning UNRWA operations in Israel after petitioners withdrew them following a court hearing. The laws prohibit UNRWA ac…

Former Likud MK Dan Illouz Calls for Netanyahu's Replacement After October 7 Attack

Dan Illouz, who left Likud for Yisrael Beiteinu, said Netanyahu should have been replaced after the October 7 attack, citing leadership failure and political system flaws. He prai…

MK Dan Illouz Joins Yisrael Beiteinu, Criticizes Likud Leadership Ahead of October Elections

MK Dan Illouz left Likud and joined Yisrael Beiteinu ahead of the October 27 elections, criticizing Netanyahu and Likud’s leadership. Yisrael Beiteinu welcomed Illouz, highlightin…