Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz called on UNRWA Commissioner-General to quit his post. Katz said in a statement that the UNRWA "must be replaced with agencies dedicated to genuine peace" in Gaza's rebuilding. Hamas slammed Israeli "threats" against UNRWA, urging the UN not to "cave in to the threats and...
Economic strain looms over Lebanon, Jordan, Egypt and GCC; Gaza escalation to affect Israeli economy too
A latest report by IIF highlights three possible outcomes from Gaza operations, each with profound implications for MENA economies and political stability.
UN urges Israel to call off northern Gaza evacuation order
Israel's army said it has called for all Gaza City residents to evacuate their homes and head south of the territory "for their safety". "The United Nations considers it impossible for such a movement to take place without devastating humanitarian consequences," Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, said on...
Jordan urges financial support to UNRWA for refugee relief
Amman, Jordan - Jordan has urged the international community to provide urgent financial support to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), which provides vital services to Palestinian refugees. The call was made by Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi during his meeting with UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini in Amman...
Germany gives €21 million to support Palestinian refugees
Germany will provide €15 million to ensure that 50,000 Palestinian refugee children in Gaza and 46,000 in the West Bank have continued access to learning in UNRWA schools.
UN agency for Palestinian refugees needs $800m
UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini told reporters at the UN headquarters in New York that the organization needed "predictability" for its operations.
