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Zelensky was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, but experts do not predict he will win. The committee may focus on humanitarian actors who help civilians.

Politics • October 4 2024, 09:16 AM  •  115430 views
Zelensky was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Israel announces elimination of Hamas commander in Lebanon

The Israeli Defense Forces announced that an Israeli airstrike killed Hamas commander in Lebanon Fateh Sherif on the night of September 30.

War • September 30 2024, 01:59 PM  •  16754 views
Israel announces elimination of Hamas commander in Lebanon

UN dismisses 9 UNRWA employees for possible involvement in Hamas attacks

Nine UNRWA employees were dismissed on suspicion of involvement in the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7, 2023. The UN conducted an investigation against 19 employees of the agency, finding evidence of possible involvement.

War • August 5 2024, 11:28 PM  •  36865 views
UN dismisses 9 UNRWA employees for possible involvement in Hamas attacks

UN to add Israel and Hamas to list of countries that violate children's rights in conflict situations

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will report to the Security Council that Israel and Hamas violated children's rights during their conflict, potentially leading to their inclusion in the annual list of UN actors accused of crimes against children.

News of the World • June 8 2024, 03:42 PM  •  24997 views
UN to add Israel and Hamas to list of countries that violate children's rights in conflict situations

The US has warned that Israel must be fully "transparent" about the deaths of 35 people in a Gaza school after an IDF air strike

Following an airstrike on an UNRWA school in Gaza that killed up to 45 civilians, including 14 children, the United States called on Israel for full transparency. Washington called on Israel to name the dead Hamas militants.

News of the World • June 7 2024, 08:27 AM  •  25069 views
The US has warned that Israel must be fully "transparent" about the deaths of 35 people in a Gaza school after an IDF air strike

Israel launched an airstrike on a Kamaz base at a UN School in Gaza, killing 27 people

Israel launched an airstrike on a school in Gaza that was used as a Hamas base, killing at least 27 people and injuring dozens, according to Hamas officials.

News of the World • June 6 2024, 02:08 AM  •  23918 views
Israel launched an airstrike on a Kamaz base at a UN School in Gaza, killing 27 people

Nearly 450,000 people flee Rafah in southern Gaza Strip in one week - UN

Almost 450,000 Palestinians have fled Rafah in southern Gaza Strip in one week.

News of the World • May 15 2024, 05:58 AM  •  27180 views
Nearly 450,000 people flee Rafah in southern Gaza Strip in one week - UN

Israel blocks UN food aid to northern Gaza

Israel is preventing food aid from reaching northern Gaza, the director of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has said.

War • March 25 2024, 03:46 AM  •  129313 views
Israel blocks UN food aid to northern Gaza

Hamas slows down talks with Israel: militants reject new ceasefire and hostage deal

Hamas has rejected a new agreement with Israel on a six-week ceasefire and hostage release, leaving talks in Cairo without an agreement due to disagreements over the release of sick and elderly prisoners held by Hamas.

War • March 7 2024, 08:22 PM  •  28639 views
Hamas slows down talks with Israel: militants reject new ceasefire and hostage deal

Aid delivery to Gaza slowed by dispute over responsibility for convoy security

The delivery of aid to Gaza has slowed due to disputes over security responsibilities and infrastructure constraints, which is exacerbating malnutrition among children.

War • March 5 2024, 09:25 PM  •  31078 views
Aid delivery to Gaza slowed by dispute over responsibility for convoy security

Nearly five hundred UNRWA employees in Gaza are members of terrorist groups, including Hamas - Israeli intelligence

Israel claims that more than 450 UNRWA employees in Gaza are operatives of terrorist groups such as Hamas.

War • March 4 2024, 09:09 PM  •  32749 views
Nearly five hundred UNRWA employees in Gaza are members of terrorist groups, including Hamas - Israeli intelligence

The EU will pay 50 million euros to the UN agency for Palestinians

The EU will pay 50 million euros to UNRWA, but will withhold 32 million until the investigation of charges against 12 staff members accused by Israel of participating in the October attacks is completed.

Politics • March 2 2024, 01:24 AM  •  34101 views
The EU will pay 50 million euros to the UN agency for Palestinians

Israel demands resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini

Israel's Foreign Minister demanded the resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini after reports of a Hamas tunnel for Palestinian refugees and works (UNRWA) discovered under the agency's headquarters in Gaza.

Politics • February 10 2024, 10:15 PM  •  40274 views
Israel demands resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini

Former French diplomat to lead UNRWA probe amid allegations of Hamas ties

Former French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna will lead an independent review of the UN Refugee Agency following Israeli accusations that some staff members were involved in a Hamas attack.

News of the World • February 6 2024, 12:45 AM  •  24245 views
Former French diplomat to lead UNRWA probe amid allegations of Hamas ties

Israel calls for UN Secretary General's resignation

Israel calls on UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to resign after allegations that some UNRWA staff were involved in a Hamas attack.

News of the World • January 31 2024, 09:47 AM  •  20123 views
Israel calls for UN Secretary General's resignation

Norway tightens control over Ukrainian refugees to reduce pressure on municipalities

Norway will introduce stricter rules for Ukrainian refugees to reduce pressure on municipalities, including work requirements and restrictions on financial assistance to those living outside of refugee centers.

Society • January 31 2024, 08:51 AM  •  21171 views
Norway tightens control over Ukrainian refugees to reduce pressure on municipalities

12 UN agency staff in Gaza implicated in Hamas attack on Israel, and one in 10 has ties to militants - WSJ

According to U. S. intelligence, at least 12 employees of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees were involved in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. About 10% of the agency's employees in Gaza have close ties to the militants.

News of the World • January 30 2024, 08:41 AM  •  21983 views
12 UN agency staff in Gaza implicated in Hamas attack on Israel, and one in 10 has ties to militants - WSJ

Three more countries suspend funding for UNHCR in Gaza

The United Kingdom, Italy and Finland have suspended funding for the UN Refugee Agency in Gaza following allegations that some staff members were involved in the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. Earlier, the United States, Australia and Canada also froze funding for the Agency.

News of the World • January 27 2024, 03:50 PM  •  34003 views
Three more countries suspend funding for UNHCR in Gaza