The conflict in Gaza has now been ongoing for five months, with rumors of a potential agreement for a ceasefire.
Martin Griffiths, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, acknowledged the recent international efforts led by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States to promote peace in Gaza. He referred to this news as potentially positive and emphasized the…
Due to a shortage of funds, UNRWA’s operations in Lebanon may come to a halt by March.
“The agency will no longer have funding as of the end of February, so that means our operations would come to a halt during March,” said Dorothee Klaus, UNRWA Director in Lebanon, describing the “severe impact” of fresh budget cuts….
The UN’s envoy for Iraq urges for caution as the Middle East reaches a crucial point.
“In light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza and other areas of armed conflict, the Middle East is currently facing a crucial turning point, with Iraq being no exception,” stated Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the United Nations’ Special Representative, urging for caution…
After one year, the survivors of the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria continue to endure immense hardship and pain.
On February 6, 2023, a powerful earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale hit the border area of two countries. The disaster resulted in more than 50,000 fatalities in Turkey and an additional 5,900 deaths in Syria, leaving thousands more…
Concerns about potential war crimes arise as Israel plans to launch a ground invasion of the city of Rafah.
“As representatives of the UN and its Member States, we have the responsibility to observe and report,” stated Jens Laerke, OCHA spokesperson, during a press briefing in Geneva. “It is our duty to clarify that according to international humanitarian law,…
The United Nations Security Council convenes to discuss the recent US attacks in Iraq and Syria.
The United Nations’ head of Political Affairs, Rosemary DiCarlo, informed ambassadors initially, cautioning about the increased severity of attacks in the Middle East and the potential for miscalculations. She stated that the diplomatic community is well aware of the escalating…
Guterres has chosen a panel of experts to conduct an impartial review of UNRWA.
The Review Group, selected with input from UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini, will assess if the agency is taking all necessary measures to maintain impartiality and address any accusations of major violations that may arise. The organization will be headed by…
The delivery of humanitarian aid to the northern region of Gaza has been hindered due to increasing tensions in the surrounding areas.
Tom White, the Director of Affairs for UNWRA, stated that an Israeli naval attack targeted a food convoy this morning in northern Gaza. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries. The post on X (formerly known as Twitter) was accompanied by…
Republican lawmakers in the United States are having a heated debate over a bill that focuses on border security and includes provisions for aid to Ukraine and Israel.
On Monday, politicians from the U.S. Republican party argued over a recently proposed bipartisan plan that aims to strengthen immigration regulations at the U.S.-Mexico border and allocate a significant amount of funds to Ukraine and Israel. Democratic and Republican senators…
Eight Iraqi Banks Prohibited From Conducting Transactions in US Currency
Baghdad, Iraq — After a top U.S. Treasury official visited, Iraq has prohibited eight domestic commercial banks from conducting transactions in U.S. dollars. This decision was made in an effort to decrease instances of fraud, money laundering, and other illegal…