UNRWA

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution yesterday (Thursday) asking the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to give an opinion on Israel’s humanitarian obligations to the Palestinians, at a time when the Israeli government is accused of blocking access to aid in the Gaza Strip.

A staggering 281 aid workers have been killed around the world so far this year, making 2024 the deadliest year for humanitarians, the U.N. aid chief said on Nov. 22.

The United Nations on Monday issued a reminder to countries supplying weapons to conflicting parties, emphasizing their "moral responsibility" to ensure these arms are not used in violation of international law.

Palestinians gather to receive bags of flour distributed by UNRWA, the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees, and sent by Türkiye in Deir al Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Türkiye's permanent representative to the U.N. announced Tuesday that Türkiye, along with a coalition of key nations, has issued a joint letter calling for a halt to arms transfers to Israel.

Turkey's Foreign ministry said on Tuesday that Israel's decision to ban the UN relief agency UNRWA from operating inside of the country was a clear violation of international law that aimed to prevent displaced Palestinians from returning home.

Israel's parliament on Monday approved a bill banning the main U.N. aid agency for the war-devastated Gaza Strip, sparking international outcry.

The head of the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees warned Wednesday of the risk of famine in Gaza, a day after the United States said Israel had been urged to improve aid deliveries to the territory.

The killing of two Hezbollah commanders by Air Force aircraft strikes in southern Lebanon, the Israeli military announced Thursday morning.