Civilians have borne the brunt of the conflict, including through the initial full siege of Gaza by Israeli forces, the destruction of civilian infrastructure, and the Israeli government’s […]
Senior UN Coordinator in Gaza Meets with Israeli and Palestinian Prime Ministers
Sigrid Kaag, the UN Senior Humanitarian and Recovery Coordinator in Gaza, visits Deir el-Balah (archive). UN Senior Coordinator in Gaza holds meetings with Israeli and Palestinian Prime Ministers […]
How the Gaza War Has Affected UNRWA’s Ability to Support Palestinians?
UNRWA staff continue to work in Gaza where possible. How the Gaza War Has Affected UNRWA’s Ability to Support Palestinians? Peace and Security In addition to providing emergency […]
Lebanon conflict reaches ‘critical point’ as more than 3,000 deaths confirmed
Despite all the difficulties, humanitarian aid is arriving in Lebanon. Conflict in Lebanon has reached a “critical point”: more than 3,000 people have been confirmed dead Peace and […]
Middle East: Half a million people have fled Lebanon, Gaza prepares to evacuate seriously ill patients
Flow of refugees from Lebanon rushes to Syria. Middle East: Half a million people have fled Lebanon, Gaza prepares to evacuate seriously ill patients Humanitarian aid According to […]
EXPLAINING | Why Israel’s Attempt to Stop UNRWA’s Work Is Dangerous?
UNRWA’s primary mission is to provide assistance to registered Palestinian refugees. EXPLAINED | Why Israel’s Effort to Stop UNRWA Is Dangerous? Humanitarian Aid Last week, Israel’s parliament, the […]
Gaza: 94,000 children vaccinated against polio in embattled north
79 percent of children in northern Gaza fully vaccinated against polio. Gaza: 94,000 children vaccinated against polio in embattled north Health Despite ongoing fighting, a polio vaccination campaign […]
Gaza vaccination campaign: Six injured in attack on health centre
Vaccinating children in Gaza. Gaza vaccination campaign: Six injured in attack on health center Peace and security The final phase of the polio vaccination campaign began this weekend […]
Middle East: Escalation of Crisis in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria
Palestinian women in Gaza. Middle East: Escalation of crisis in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria Peace and security Israeli bulldozers yesterday seriously damaged the office of the UN Refugee […]
UN report: World hunger to rise in coming months
UN helps provide school lunches in Haiti. UN report: World hunger to rise in coming months Humanitarian aid A new UN report predicts that hunger will rise in […]