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www.npr.org
1 week ago
US news

A timeline of events leading up to Israel's Rafah offensive

The Rafah border crossing has been a critical lifeline for Gaza residents, serving as the main entry point for aid and where international aid groups are based. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Why are Israel and its Western allies targeting UNRWA?

Israel accuses UNRWA workers of Hamas ties, leading to funding suspensions from 20 countries
Consequences of undermining UNRWA amid humanitarian crisis discussed on a podcast [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
World news

Middle East Crisis: Netanyahu Says Israeli Soldiers Will Push Into Crowded Area in Gaza

Israel's prime minister plans to send military troops into Gaza near the border with Egypt, where displaced Palestinians have fled.
The United Nations has warned that this action could worsen the humanitarian situation and lead to a large-scale loss of civilian lives. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

What's behind Israel's decision to target UNRWA?

Israel has been trying to eliminate the UN agency that supports Palestinian refugees.
Several countries, including the US and UK, have recently cut funding for UNRWA after allegations of employee involvement in attacks on Israel.
UNRWA has fired nine employees and is investigating the allegations. [ more ]
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www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Will UNRWA collapse without US support?

US law imposes yearlong funding ban on UNRWA
UNRWA under pressure due to loss of US support [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Moral failure': US House approves bill that would ban UNRWA funding

Push to de-fund UNRWA amid Gaza crisis
Opposition to US funding cut for Palestinian refugees [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Israel's anti-Zionists' brave police beatings, smears to demand end to war

Israeli activists challenging Zionism
Impact of anti-Zionist stance [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Canada lifting freeze on UNRWA funding after weeks of protests, criticism

Canada lifts freeze on funding for UNRWA amid Gaza crisis
Rights advocates welcome decision to resume funding for Palestinian refugees [ more ]
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