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UNRWA: UN efforts necessary in Gaza

The head of the UN's refugee agency in Palestine (Unrwa), Philippe Lazzarini, warns that there is no alternative to the UN's efforts in Gaza. There is no plan B, says Lazzarini to reporters in Geneva.

UNRWA: UN efforts necessary in Gaza

Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

Israel's parliament has voted through new legislation that prevents Unrwa, the UN's aid organization for Palestine refugees, from operating in the country. .

Israel stops UNRWA with new laws

Thousands forced to leave their homes in northern Gaza

Israel continues the fierce battles in northern Gaza and orders thousands of Palestinians to leave the area. "They live from hour to hour and fear death every second" writes UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini about the people there.

Thousands forced to leave their homes in northern Gaza

The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

The UN's Palestine agency is "very close" to a possible breaking point – at the same time as the humanitarian situation in Gaza deteriorates day by day. After the US's threat to withdraw military support, Israel is now reporting that supplies have arrived for those in distress in northern Gaza.

The Alarm: Unrwa Near Breaking Point in Gaza

Peace Prize in Wartime – They Can Be Honored Today

The conflict in the Middle East is at the center of speculations about this year's peace prize, with UN organizations and Palestinian and Israeli peace activists among the favorites. For it's hardly likely that the Norwegian Nobel Committee will choose a Norwegian?.

Peace Prize in Wartime – They Can Be Honored Today

The drones are everywhere – it's hell

Israel's escalated offensive in northern Gaza is claiming more and more lives. Roads have been cut off and no emergency aid is getting in.

The drones are everywhere – it's hell

UNRWA warns of "triple tragedy"

The UN's agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa, is preparing for a crisis on three fronts after Israel's attacks on Lebanon have escalated. We already have Gaza and the West Bank, two areas of operation that have become active front lines, says chief Philippe Lazzarini.

UNRWA warns of "triple tragedy"

Israel stopped vaccine convoy for eight hours

The third phase of a large-scale effort to vaccinate children against polio has begun in northern Gaza. Earlier, a vaccine convoy was stopped at gunpoint, according to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees, Unrwa.

Israel stopped vaccine convoy for eight hours

UNRWA: Ten children a day lose a limb

Several children a day lose their legs in Gaza's war, according to the UN's Palestine agency Unrwa. We have in principle every day ten children who lose a leg, or two legs – on average, says Unrwa chief Philippe Lazzarini.

UNRWA: Ten children a day lose a limb

Strong reactions to Israeli school attack

Israel has carried out an attack on a UN school in central Gaza Strip, which according to Israel was used by the terrorist-designated Hamas. At least 30 people are reported to have been killed in the attack, which has been met with strong words from the international community.

Strong reactions to Israeli school attack