UNRWA, Israel and Jerusalem

UN agency UNRWA says Israel orders it to stop East Jerusalem operations this week
The United Nation's Palestinian refugee agency said on Sunday it had been ordered by Israel to vacate premises and cease all of its operations in occupied East Jerusalem by Thursday. Israeli lawmakers in October passed a law banning UNRWA from the country and also prohibiting Israeli authorities for having contact with the agency,
Israel Gives UNRWA Six Days to Halt Operations in East Jerusalem
The directive came in a letter to the U.N., after the Israeli Parliament banned the relief agency that has aided Palestinian refugees for decades.
UNRWA Highlights Severe Consequences If Israel Closes East Jerusalem Headquarters for Palestinians
UNRWA highlights severe impacts on Palestinian lives if Israel closes its east Jerusalem headquarters, affecting schools and clinics.
Israel demands UNRWA cease activities in east Jerusalem by January 30
This marks the enforcement of legislation passed by the Knesset in October 2024 that bans UNRWA’s operations within Israel's jurisdiction - Click on the link for more
Israel tells UN it's shutting down all UNRWA operations in Jerusalem: 'acute security risks'
Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows Knesset legislation severing ties with the agency.
Israel gives UN Palestinian agency ultimatum to leave Jerusalem
Israel’s UN ambassador on Friday announced that the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees must end its operations and vacate all its premises in Jerusalem by January 30, 2025. Defying international concerns,
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Israel orders UN agency UNRWA to end operations, get out of East Jerusalem this week
The United Nation's Palestinian refugee agency said it had been ordered by Israel to vacate premises and cease all of its ...
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Israel police arrests east Jerusalem resident for contacting Hezbollah
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Israel has freed 90 Palestinian prisoners and detainees. The release came early Monday, more than seven hours after three ...
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Parades in West Bank, chants in Gaza, Hamas flags in East Jerusalem as terrorists freed
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