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Israel shells UN office in Palestinian refugee camp in West Bank

Israel shells UN office in Palestinian refugee camp in West Bank

The Israeli military caused significant damage to the UNRWA office in the Nur Shams refugee camp. The camp's infrastructure was damaged, including roads, electricity and water supply systems.

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Israel bans UNRWA from its territory

Israel bans UNRWA from its territory

Israel has passed a law banning the activities of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees UNRWA on its territory. The reason was the suspicion of the agency's employees' involvement in the October 7 attack and cooperation with Hamas.

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UN calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza: the enclave is running out of medicine

UN calls for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza: the enclave is running out of medicine

UNRWA calls for a temporary ceasefire in northern Gaza to allow for the evacuation of people. Medical workers report a critical shortage of medicines and supplies to treat those injured in the Israeli offensive.

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Zelensky was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

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.

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Israel announces elimination of Hamas commander in Lebanon

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.

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UN dismisses 9 UNRWA employees for possible involvement in Hamas attacks

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.

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

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Israel blocks UN food aid to northern Gaza

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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Israel demands resignation of UN Commissioner-General Filippe Lazzarini

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.

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

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.

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Israel calls for UN Secretary General's resignation

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.

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Norway tightens control over Ukrainian refugees to reduce pressure on municipalities

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.

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

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.

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Three more countries suspend funding for UNHCR in Gaza

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.

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