UNRWA

People cross the barrier at the entrance of the Palestinian village of Qusra, south of Nablus in the occupied West Bank, to enter a vehicle on June 30, 2026, as the barrier is closed by Israeli forces. (Photo: AFP)

UN chief fears for ‘millions’ of Palestinians amid UNRWA funding cut

The secretary-general says further funding cuts for UNRWA could "push conditions beyond the breaking point."

July 23, 2026

Why did Iran choose this moment to fire missiles at Israel?

Israel has been bombing Lebanon for months and Iran watched. Then came a no-warning strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs during active peace talks and over Trump’s explicit objections to Netanyahu, and Tehran’s calculus snapped.

June 8, 2026

A photograph shows heavy machinery demolishing a structure inside the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood of Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem on January 20, 2026. (Photo by ILIA YEFIMOVICH /

Israel begins demolitions at UNRWA headquarters in east Jerusalem

Forces entered the compound at dawn, expelled guards, and used bulldozers to raze buildings, prompting UN accusations of unprecedented violations of international law. Israeli officials said the site lacked immunity under national legislation.

January 20, 2026

Pakistan, Muslim world urge sustained UNRWA support amid Gaza crisis

Pakistan and seven Muslim nations reaffirmed support for UNRWA, warning its weakened capacity would worsen Gaza’s crisis, urging sustained funding and condemning Israel’s raid on the agency’s East Jerusalem headquarters as a violation of international law

December 12, 2025