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UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA)

Iranpress: UNRWA: Israel Detained Over 50 Agency Staff in Gaza, Committed Shocking Abuses

UNRWA: Israel Detained Over 50 Agency Staff in Gaza, Committed Shocking Abuses

Tuesday, 29 April 2025 15:02

Head of the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) says the Israeli regime has detained more than 50 of the agency’s staff—including teachers and medical workers—since the onset of its genocide in Gaza, citing deeply disturbing cases of abuse, forced confessions, and violations of international law.

Iranpress: UN Human Rights Chief Expresses Concern Over Shift in US Policy

UN Human Rights Chief Expresses Concern Over Shift in US Policy

Monday, 03 March 2025 20:00

The UN Human Rights Commissioner expressed concern over worrying changes and new discrimination in U.S. domestic and international policies.

Iranpress: UN General Assembly Demands Gaza Ceasefire, UNRWA Support

UN General Assembly Demands Gaza Ceasefire, UNRWA Support

Friday, 13 December 2024 10:15

IP - The UN General Assembly overwhelmingly passed two non-binding resolutions calling for an immediate halt to the Gaza conflict and support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA).

Iranpress: EU Criticizes Israel’s Ban on UNRWA Operations Amid Gaza Crisis

EU Criticizes Israel’s Ban on UNRWA Operations Amid Gaza Crisis

Friday, 01 November 2024 20:28

In a recent statement, the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief, Josep Borrell, condemned the Israeli Parliament's (Knesset) decision to prohibit the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) from operating in Israeli-occupied territories, including Gaza and East Jerusalem.

Iranpress: MFA Spox: Zionist Regime Seeks to Halt Activities of UNRWA

MFA Spox: Zionist Regime Seeks to Halt Activities of UNRWA

Wednesday, 30 October 2024 22:17

The world must prevent the Israeli regime from destroying the 75-year-old UNRWA organization and the deprivation of Palestinian refugees of the most basic human rights, the spokesman of Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Iranpress: Israeli Parliament Bans UNRWA

Israeli Parliament Bans UNRWA

Tuesday, 29 October 2024 01:03

The Israeli parliament has passed a law banning the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating inside the occupied lands.

Iranpress: Smell of Death in Gaza is Pervasive, Head of UNRWA says

Smell of Death in Gaza is Pervasive, Head of UNRWA says

Wednesday, 23 October 2024 06:05

The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) Philippe Lazzarini has made an urgent appeal for a halt to the Israeli aggression in northern Gaza to allow humanitarian aid to reach trapped civilians.

Iranpress: Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Decision to Occupy UNRWA Headquarters in East al-Quds

Saudi Arabia Condemns Israeli Decision to Occupy UNRWA Headquarters in East al-Quds

Sunday, 13 October 2024 12:34

Riyadh (IP) – Saudi Arabia has strongly condemned Israel's decision to seize and occupy land housing the headquarters of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestinian refugees in occupied East Jerusalem al-Quds. The move, which aims to transform the site into a settlement, has drawn sharp criticism from the kingdom.

Iranpress: More than 75,000 Palestinians have been displaced in southwest Gaza

More than 75,000 Palestinians have been displaced in southwest Gaza

Sunday, 11 August 2024 17:37

More than 75,000 Palestinians have been displaced in southwest Gaza in recent days, according to Philippe Lazzarini, the head of the UN Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA).

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