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Israeli Strike Kills Palestinian in Gaza – UNRWA ‘Crushed’ as Netherlands Intervenes at ICJ
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli strike kills Palestinian in Gaza as UNRWA collapse deepens and Netherlands advances genocide arguments at ICJ. Key Developments Palestinian killed in Israeli strike in Gaza amid continued attacks despite […]
Two Palestinians Killed in Gaza on Third Day of Ramadan as Strikes Continue
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli airstrikes, artillery fire, and demolition operations continued across the Gaza Strip during the third day of Ramadan despite an existing ceasefire framework, leaving at least two Palestinians killed and […]
Does the End of the UNRWA Herald the End of the International Order?
By Dan Steinbock Supported by the United States, Israel seeks to demolish the UNRWA in the occupied territories. It reflects the ongoing war against the poorest in the Global South. Last Friday, the UN Relief […]
Israel has ‘No Legal Authority’ to Bar Aid Workers’ Entry into Gaza – UN’s Albanese
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Albanese says Israel’s “occupation is illegal and must end, completely and unconditionally,” and that states must suspend ties until Israel complies with international law.” UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese, has […]
UN Warns of Worst West Bank Crisis Since 1967 – Killings, Displacement, and Settler Violence Escalate
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN says the West Bank is facing its worst humanitarian crisis since 1967, as Israeli military operations, settler attacks, killings, and mass displacement intensify. The occupied West Bank is […]
Settler Attacks Escalate near Jerusalem as UNRWA Counts 33,000 Displaced in West Bank
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli settler attacks damaged Palestinian property near occupied Jerusalem, as UNRWA reported 33,000 Palestinians remain forcibly displaced across the northern West Bank amid ongoing raids. Israeli settlers carried out new […]
Gaza’s Children at Risk of Preventable Disease Due to Missed Vaccines – UNRWA
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA, in coordination with UNICEF, the World Health Organization and local partners, began the second round of a vaccination campaign on Sunday, targeting children under the age of three. Children […]
Israeli Strikes Kill, Wound Civilians in Gaza as Infant Dies from Cold
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli attacks killed and wounded civilians across Gaza as an infant died from extreme cold, highlighting how ongoing strikes, siege conditions, and blocked aid continue to claim lives despite a […]
Far-Right Minister Ben-Gvir Oversees Destruction Inside UN Refugee Agency Compound
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli authorities demolished structures inside UNRWA’s East Jerusalem headquarters, marking a major escalation against the UN agency and its role in serving Palestinian refugees. Israeli occupation authorities on Tuesday carried […]
Protests over Removal of ‘Palestine’ from UNRWA School Textbooks in Lebanon
Textbooks were reportedly torn and set alight in protest at what was seen as a deliberate attempt at the erasure of Palestinian identity. An amendment to a geography textbook used in UNRWA schools, in which […]
UNRWA Warns Israeli Forces Remain Deployed ‘Behind and Beyond’ Yellow Line
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The UN agency said airstrikes, shelling, and gunfire “continue to be reported across the Gaza Strip, with most incidents occurring in the vicinity of the ‘Yellow Line,’ resulting in casualties.” […]
‘Undermine UN’ – European States Slam Israel’s Law Targeting UNRWA, INGOs
The countries emphasized that respect “for the privileges and immunities of the United Nations and for international humanitarian law is imperative.” Seven European countries on Monday condemned the latest Israeli legislation targeting the UN agency […]
Concerns Rise over Infections, Disease as Gaza’s Displaced Battle Dire Conditions
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Displaced Palestinians in tents have reportedly raised concerns about rats invading their makeshift shelters. Amid concerns over increasing symptoms of leptospirosis, a bacterial infection transmitted by infected animals such as […]
Ten Nations Warn of ‘Severe Impact’ of Israel’s Deregistration of INGOs in Gaza
The statement noted that “deregistration could result in the forced closure of INGO operations within 60 days in Gaza and the West Bank.” The foreign ministers of ten states, including France, Norway and the UK, […]
‘Direct Affront’ – Israel Approves Bill to Cut UNRWA’s Electricity, Water Supplies
During the voting session, Israeli Energy and Infrastructure Minister Eli Cohen defended the bill, alleging that UNRWA served as an operational arm of Hamas. The Israeli Knesset on Monday gave final approval to a bill […]
Harsh Winter in Gaza Worsens Suffering after Two Years of Genocide – UNRWA
UNRWA said that while Storm Byron that struck Gaza from December 10, “was a natural hazard, its consequences are man-made.” Harsh winter weather in the Gaza Strip “is compounding more than two years of suffering” […]
‘Gaza is Heartbreaking’ – Richard Gere Urges Support for UNRWA
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Gere said “the innocent people of Gaza, mostly children and women, are paying an unbearable and unjust price.” American actor Richard Gere has described the situation in Gaza as “heartbreaking” […]
Archbishop Hanna Denounces ‘Systematic’ Campaign Aimed at Demonizing UNRWA
Archbishop Hanna described the targeting of UNRWA as part of broader attempts to erase the Palestinian refugee issue and undermine refugees’ historical rights. Archbishop Atallah Hanna, head of the Sebastia of the Greek Orthodox Church […]
Buildings Damaged in Israeli Attacks Collapse as Heavy Rains Lash Gaza
The Civil Defense Authority says it has received more than 2,500 calls for help in the past 24 hours from displaced people whose tents were flooded by the storm. Three buildings, already damaged by previous […]
US Considering ‘Terrorism-Related’ Sanctions against UNRWA – Report
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The anonymous sources expressed serious legal and humanitarian concerns about the implications of sanctions against UNRWA, considering its vital role within relief efforts in the occupied Palestinian territories. The US […]
‘Blatant Disregard’ – Israel Raids UNRWA Premises, UN Flag Replaced with Israeli Flag
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA said this latest action by Tel Aviv “represents a blatant disregard of Israel’s obligation as a United Nations Member State to protect & respect the inviolability of UN premises.” […]
UN Says Israel Allowed Only 1 of 8 Aid Movements into Gaza, Violating Ceasefire
Dujarric said that only one movement of aid was facilitated while the seven others were “either impeded, denied or cancelled.” Only one out of eight planned aid movements coordinated with Israeli authorities was allowed into […]
Winter Rains Deepen Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza – UNRWA Warns of Diseases Risk
UNRWA on Tuesday warned that Winter’s “harsh conditions combined with destruction and displacement are increasing the risk of infections and diseases.” Severe Winter weather has deepened the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with heavy rains causing […]
UN Warns of ‘Humanitarian Catastrophe’ in Gaza – 90% Facing Malnutrition
By Palestine Chronicle Staff An UNRWA spokesperson says Gaza is on the verge of “a major humanitarian catastrophe,” particularly with the onset of winter and the widespread deterioration of makeshift tents sheltering displaced families […]
Over 16,500 Gaza Patients Reqire Urgent Care – WHO Urges Opening of Evacuation Routes
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The WHO chief urged more countries to receive patients from Gaza. More than 16,500 Palestinians in Gaza are in urgent need of medical care not available in the enclave, the […]
Demolition and Shelling in Khan Yunis and Rafah amid Growing Aid Blockade
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Israeli forces carried out new demolition and shelling operations across southern and central Gaza, as UNRWA warns of a worsening humanitarian crisis due to Israeli restrictions on aid and winter […]
UNRWA and UNICEF Warn of Humanitarian Breakdown as Israel Blocks Aid to Gaza
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA, UNICEF, and local officials warn of a worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza as Israel continues to block essential aid, defying international rulings and leaving millions without shelter, water, or […]
‘No Legal Ambiguity’ – Officials, World Leaders Welcome ICJ Ruling on Gaza Aid
The ICJ’s panel of judges agreed that Israel is obliged to ensure that the Gaza population has “the basic needs” essential for survival in accordance with international humanitarian law. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) […]
ICJ Rules on Aid Entry to Gaza – This is What It Said
By Palestine Chronicle Staff In its ruling, the court said it was “of the opinion that the State of Israel, as an occupying Power, is required to fulfil its obligations under international humanitarian law.” […]
Gaza Farmland ‘Destroyed, Inaccessible’: UNRWA Warns Aid Entry Not Enough
By Palestine Chronicle Staff UNRWA says Gaza’s population cannot afford the food reappearing in the markets. Two years of Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza have left almost all farmland in the enclave either destroyed […]
