Israel, Jerusalem and Palestinian refugees

Fear hits east Jerusalem as Israel moves to close UN Palestinian refugee agency
On Thursday, laws passed by Israel in October come into effect banning the UN’s Palestinian refugee agency, known as UNRWA, from Israeli territory and prohibiting Israeli officials from any contact with the agency.
Israel Arrests 12 in East Jerusalem Over Hamas Ceasefire Celebrations
Israeli authorities announced Wednesday that they had arrested 12 Palestinians in East Jerusalem for celebrating the release of prisoners over the weekend under the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. The arrests were made late Tuesday following the circulation of videos earlier in the week,
France, Germany, UK express concern over Israel’s ban on UN agency for Palestinian refugees
ATHENS (AA) – France, Germany, and the UK on Friday expressed "grave concern" over Israel’s ban on the UN agency for Palestinian refugees or UNRWA.
Israel’s looming ban on UNRWA deeply worries Palestinians in Jerusalem refugee camp
In the Shuafat refugee camp, a hardscrabble district in east Jerusalem surrounded by a hulking concrete wall, intense security checks make venturing out exasperating.
What Will Israel’s Ban of a U.N. Aid Agency Mean for Palestinians?
Legislation that goes into effect on Thursday bars UNRWA from operating in the country. That will affect aid delivery to Gaza and beyond.
UNRWA director: Israel ban on aid agency will ‘destroy’ humanitarian efforts
Bill Deere, director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNWRA), discussed with ABC News on Wednesday relief efforts in Gaza and
Israel's looming Unrwa ban a catastrophe, UN Palestinian refugee agency warns
Israeli officials have not spelt out how they will enforce the legislation passed last year by Israel's parliament, which accused Unrwa of being complicit with Hamas - an allegation the agency denied.
Israel cuts ties with UN aid agency supporting Palestinians
Israel will cut ties with the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Thursday following accusations it provided cover for Hamas militants, a move likely to hamper delivery of its vital
Ramot: Exploring Jerusalem's largest neighborhood
Ramot is a neighborhood that shows the significant changes Jerusalem has undergone in the past 60 years. Transforming into a ...
Israel orders UNRWA to cease operations in country over terror ties: 'miserably failed in its mandate'
The Israeli government ban on UNRWA over national security concerns and links to terrorism began Jan. 30. UNRWA has called ...
Israel to publish update on ongoing war crimes probes in Gaza war: Report
The Israeli military is expected to publish an update on more than 1,000 ongoing war crime cases related to the war in the ...
Startups, innovation, and a new chapter of growth for Israel's North
Erel Margalit highlights investment opportunities, innovation, and the future of Israel's northern region post-conflict: ...
Israel tells UN it's shutting down all UNRWA operations in Jerusalem: 'acute security risks'
Israel demands UNRWA halt operations in Jerusalem by January 30, citing Hamas ties and security risks. The move follows ...
Israel enforces laws banning UNRWA
The law that bans the United Nations agency that aids Palestinian refugees in Gaza went into effect on Wednesday.
Five possible solutions to the Gaza problem
Israelis widely agreed in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023 massacre that Hamas must no longer rule Gaza; indeed, it had to be destroyed.
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Three Israeli captives confirmed for release as 15 year reconstruction estimated for Gaza
The release of the three comes amid pressure to continue the ceasefire, including from US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff ...